Dubai Payroll & HR Assistant — Benefits & Onboarding

ESM - Events and Sports Management; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual flight allowance

Private medical insurance

End of service benefit

Lifestyle discounts

Job summary

ESM in Dubai, UAE seeks a Payroll & HR Assistant to manage payroll processing, employee records, and benefits administration while ensuring compliance with UAE labour laws. The role links HR and Finance, supporting onboarding, visa costs, and payroll-related payments.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in payroll, solid Excel skills, and familiarity with UAE WPS regulations. A detail-oriented, confidential, and collaborative professional will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2-4 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in UAE/GCC.
• Strong understanding of UAE labour law, WPS, and end-of-service benefits.
• Experience with HR/payroll software (SAP, Oracle, Sage or similar).

Responsibilities

• Process and administer monthly payroll and employee benefits.
• Maintain accurate employee records across HR and payroll systems.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Administer compensation and benefits, visa costs, and payroll deductions.
• Process employee expense claims and assist with payroll reconciliations and statutory reporting.
• Provide confidential payroll/HR support to employees and managers.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to improve data accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Bachelor

HR fundamentals

Payroll processing

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or Business Admin

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Sage

Job description

ESM in Dubai, UAE seeks a Payroll & HR Assistant to manage payroll processing, employee records, and benefits administration while ensuring compliance with UAE labour laws. The role links HR and Finance, supporting onboarding, visa costs, and payroll-related payments.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in payroll, solid Excel skills, and familiarity with UAE WPS regulations. A detail-oriented, confidential, and collaborative professional will thrive in this role.