Dubai-based International Payroll Lead

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Dubai, UAE seeks an experienced International Payroll Supervisor to lead and execute payrolls for global locations. The role reports to the US-based Payroll Manager and collaborates with EMEA HR and Finance teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in multi-country payroll, 3+ years in supervision, and strong regulatory knowledge, with autonomy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in multi-country payroll administration.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of international payroll rules, taxes, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international payroll rules and regulations.
• Monitor changes in payroll tax rates and laws.
• Lead automation or simplification of payroll processes.
• Review and back-up payroll activities for international locations (UK, Ireland, Australia, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, UAE).
• Review monthly vacation accrual reports and submit to accounting.
• Monitor workers compensation reporting and renewals (AU).
• Hands-on payroll processing when needed to guide staff and cover duties.
• Maintain earnings and deduction codes interfacing with the general ledger.
• Assist with payroll tax filings and tax deposit compliance.
• Assist with reconciliation of payroll tax accounts with the General Ledger Team.
• Assist with international audits and mergers/acquisitions.
• Provide payroll information to HR, GL, Legal, or Tax as requested.
• Respond to employee payroll requests promptly.
• Review final paychecks according to country laws.
• Oversee pension/superannuation remittances and monthly/annual reconciliations.

Skills

Multi-country payroll administration

Supervisory experience

Payroll knowledge & compliance

People & process management

Regulatory & legal compliance

Leadership & team development

Quality improvement & controls

Web-based & Windows-based systems

Written & verbal communication

Reading/writing complex instructions

Executive presentation skills

Education

Associate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Certification from Global Payroll Management Institute or Payroll Association

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Dubai, UAE seeks an experienced International Payroll Supervisor to lead and execute payrolls for global locations. The role reports to the US-based Payroll Manager and collaborates with EMEA HR and Finance teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in multi-country payroll, 3+ years in supervision, and strong regulatory knowledge, with autonomy in a fast-paced environment.