HR Officer & Payroll Specialist

Logic Utilities District Cooling Services LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Dubai is seeking a reliable HR Officer & Payroll Specialist to manage payroll and HR operations effectively. This full-time role requires proven HR experience with a focus on accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate will maintain employee records, prepare monthly payroll, and manage HR systems like Zoho People. Joining this team offers stability and the chance to build hands-on experience in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Officer, HR Coordinator, or Payroll-focused HR role.
• UAE work experience required.
• Hands-on experience managing or supporting payroll.
• Strong understanding of attendance, leave, and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records across the full employee lifecycle.
• Prepare and manage monthly payroll, including calculations and deductions.
• Maintain and update employee data within Zoho People.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of all HR and payroll information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Payroll management

HR operations

Tools

Zoho People

Job description

Overview

Reporting to: Executive Assistant and Finance

Logic Utilities is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented HR Officer & Payroll Specialist to support day-to-day HR and payroll operations at our Dubai office. This is a full-time, hands-on role focused on execution, systems, and accuracy rather than HR leadership or strategy.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working within defined processes, managing payroll and HR data accurately, and escalating sensitive matters appropriately.

Responsibilities

• HR Operations

• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation across the full employee lifecycle
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including contracts, documentation, and system updates
• Administer HR policies and procedures in line with UAE labour law
• Act as a first point of contact for routine HR queries

• Payroll & Time Management

• Prepare and manage monthly payroll, including salary calculations, deductions, allowances, and adjustments
• Work closely with Finance to ensure payroll accuracy and timely processing
• Manage time and attendance, leave balances, and working hours
• Investigate and resolve payroll or attendance discrepancies

• HR Systems

• Maintain and update employee data within Zoho People or a similar HR system
• Manage time tracking and attendance records within the system
• Coordinate and track performance review cycles and documentation
• Produce basic HR and payroll reports as required

• Coordination & Compliance

• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of all HR and payroll information
• Escalate employee relations matters to senior management when required
• Support a professional, respectful, and compliant workplace environment

Requirements

• Proven experience in an HR Officer, HR Coordinator, or Payroll-focused HR role
• UAE work experience required
• Hands-on experience managing or supporting payroll
• Strong understanding of attendance, leave, and payroll processes
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Experience working with HR systems, ideally Zoho People
• Calm, professional approach with the ability to follow structure and escalation paths

Why Join Logic Utilities

You will be joining a growing organisation that values accuracy, structure, and professionalism. This role offers stability, clear ownership of payroll and HR operations, and the opportunity to build strong hands-on experience within a supportive team.