Greek-Speaking Payroll Specialist (UAE & MENA)

Talabat Holding; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Payroll Specialist (IC2), based in the UAE, will own and oversee payroll operations for Greece as the primary market while supporting Jordan, Iraq and UAE payroll processing. You will audit employee data, ensure data integrity, and ensure compliance with Greek labor law, tax, and social security rules, as well as local requirements in MENA.

You will work with HR, local advisors, and legal teams to run payroll cycles, handle statutory filings, payslips, and month-end close, and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years payroll experience, including hands-on Greek payroll.
• UAE-based with native-level Greek speaker; work eligibility in UAE.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/payroll systems (Microsoft Dynamics, Workday).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.

Responsibilities

• Audit and verify payroll data, including personal and banking details, across Greece and other MENA countries.
• Ensure payroll processing compliance with Greek labor law, tax and social security rules, and local regulations in Jordan, Iraq, and UAE.
• Coordinate statutory filings in Greece (e-EFKA, ERGANI II) and manage payroll month-end close and reporting.
• Process payslips, handle queries, and maintain payroll in multi-country environment.
• Support process improvements and liaise with HR, Legal, and local advisors.

Skills

Greek payroll

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Workday

Job description

The Payroll Specialist (IC2), based in the UAE, will own and oversee payroll operations for Greece as the primary market while supporting Jordan, Iraq and UAE payroll processing. You will audit employee data, ensure data integrity, and ensure compliance with Greek labor law, tax, and social security rules, as well as local requirements in MENA.

You will work with HR, local advisors, and legal teams to run payroll cycles, handle statutory filings, payslips, and month-end close, and deliver