Payroll And HR Assistant

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

Job Description

ESM is looking for a detail-oriented and organised Payroll & HR Assistant to join our team in Dubai, UAE. This role is responsible for providing accurate and efficient payroll administration while supporting key HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle.

Acting as a link between HR and Finance, the successful candidate will ensure employee records, payroll transactions, benefits administration, statutory obligations, and onboarding activities are managed accurately, compliantly, and in a timely manner, while delivering a high level of service to employees and stakeholders.

Key Objectives

• Process and administer monthly payroll, employee benefits, statutory contributions, and end-of-service settlements, ensuring compliance with company policies and UAE labour legislation.
• Maintain accurate employee records across HR and payroll systems, including updates relating to new joiners, leavers, promotions, salary changes, and contractual amendments.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities, including candidate screening, documentation collection, employee profile creation, and compliance record management.
• Administer employee compensation and benefits programmes, including accommodation, insurance, pensions, visa-related costs, salary certificates, and payroll deductions.
• Process employee expense claims, support payroll-related payments, and assist with payroll reconciliations, audits, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Provide responsive support to employees and managers on payroll, benefits, and HR administration matters while maintaining strict confidentiality of employee information.
• Collaborate closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee data management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of HR and payroll processes.

Desired Qualifications

Set Of Required Skills, Knowledge And Behaviours

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Desired Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in the UAE or GCC region.
• Strong understanding of UAE labour law, WPS regulations, and end-of-service benefits.
• Experience using HR/payroll software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sage, or similar).

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting principles.
• Familiarity with HR processes related to the employee lifecycle, loans, and benefits is an advantage.
• Ability to manage workload and assignments to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Strong time management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Relationship management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary package
• Annual flight allowance
• Private medical insurance
• End of service benefit
• Access to lifestyle discounts

Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable

Work Type: Full-Time

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Company Website: http://www.esm.ae

Job Function: Compensation & Benefits

Company Industry: /

Sector: Other

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