Human Resources Payroll Assistant

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to handle payroll processing, compliance, and reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining employee records, ensuring tax compliance, and providing support to staff regarding payroll-related queries. Strong proficiency in payroll software and Excel is essential, alongside a thorough understanding of payroll laws. This role is vital for ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll software (e.g., Oracle) and Excel is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance laws.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and process bi-weekly/monthly payroll for employees.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax laws and prepare filings.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee queries.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Compliance

Record Maintenance

Employee Support

System Management

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Job description

1. Payroll Processing:

• Calculate and process bi-weekly/monthly payroll for employees.
• Verify timesheets, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Handle new hires, terminations, leaves (e.g., sick leave, maternity/paternity), and salary adjustments.

1. Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with local, state/provincial, and federal payroll tax laws.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings (e.g., PAYE, Social Security, Medicare).
• Generate payroll reports (e.g., labor cost summaries, tax liabilities).

1. Record Maintenance:

• Update employee payroll records (direct deposit, tax forms, benefits deductions).
• Reconcile payroll data with HR/finance systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll information.

1. Employee Support:

• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee payroll queries.
• Issue pay slips, tax documents (e.g., W-2, P60), and employment verification letters.

1. System Management:

• Use payroll software (e.g., Oracle) and Excel proficiently.
• Assist in payroll system upgrades/testing.