HR Payroll Specialist

Charterhouse Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Family Office in the UAE is seeking an experienced HR Payroll Specialist for their Dubai office. The role involves managing the monthly payroll cycle and responding to employee queries regarding payments. Candidates should have 4-5 years of relevant HR or payroll experience within a UAE-based environment, a degree in HR or Business Administration, and proficiency in advanced Excel and HRIS software. Competitive salary between AED 15,000 – 20,000 per month plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in payroll or HR operations, preferably in UAE.
• Experience in free zone and onshore frameworks is advantageous.
• Strong technical capabilities in payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer the complete monthly payroll cycle accurately.
• Handle employee payment-related queries.
• Prepare management reports and uphold compliance standards.

Skills

Payroll management

HRIS software proficiency

Advanced Excel

WPS procedures knowledge

Gratuity calculations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration or relevant field

Tools

Odoo HRIS software

Job description

Job Details:

• Location: Dubai
• Salary: AED 15,000 – 20,000 Per Month Plus Benefits
• Job Type: Permanent
• Discipline: Human Resources & Talent Management

Charterhouse is working with a prominent Family Office in the UAE, which is seeking to appoint an experienced HR Payroll Specialist to join their Dubai office.

About the Role

The role requires an exceptional level of confidentiality, precision, and professional maturity, handling a broad range of payments, compensation structures, and high profile matters. Working in close collaboration with Senior Stakeholders, HR and Finance teams, the role will be heavily geared towards administering the complete monthly payroll cycle, ensuring that all salaries, allowances, bonuses, deductions, and reimbursements are calculated accurately and processed on time.

Additionally, the HR Payroll Specialist will support with generalist HR Admin tasks and will serve as point of contact to answer employee payment-related queries. Our client is seeking an individual who offers strong experience in managing HRIS software, preparing management reports and upholding compliance and audit best practices.

About You

The ideal candidate should have at least 4-5 years working experience in payroll or HR operations, gained within a UAE‑based holding group, family office or semi government environment. It would be considered advantageous if the candidate has exposure to both free zone and onshore frameworks. A Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration or a relevant field is required alongside strong technical capabilities such as advanced proficiency in Excel and Odoo or similar HRIS software. Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate strong working knowledge of WPS procedures and gratuity calculations.