Payroll & Data Migration Analyst - Dynamics 365 (UAE)

Savills Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Savills Middle East is seeking a Payroll & Data Migration Analyst to support a 12-month payroll data migration project as part of a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementation.

The role requires strong regional payroll expertise, hands-on Dynamics 365 experience, and meticulous data handling to ensure accurate mapping, validation, and reconciliation across UAE and regional payroll structures.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of solid payroll/data migration experience, preferably in a UAE-based organisation with regional MENA experience.
• Proven experience working on payroll system implementations or data migrations.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O / Finance modules) – essential.
• Strong understanding of payroll structures including salaries, allowances, commissions, end-of-service benefits, leave and absence impact.
• Advanced Excel skills (data validation, reconciliation, analysis) with experience in manual payroll accounting systems.
• Regional payroll knowledge and experience is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE/regional payroll practices.
• Exposure to regional payroll systems and practices across the GCC and wider region (UAE, Bahrain, Oman, KSA, Egypt).
• This will support accurate data migration and alignment across multi-country payroll structures.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Data Migration & System Implementation
• Support the end-to-end migration of payroll data into Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O
• Validate, cleanse, and reconcile legacy payroll data prior to migration
• Work closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate mapping of payroll elements (earnings, deductions, benefits, etc.)
• Assist in system configuration testing, including parallel runs and UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies, errors, or data gaps during migration
• Payroll Processing Support
• Assist in processing payroll during the transition period to ensure business continuity
• Ensure payroll outputs are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time
• Support reconciliation activities between legacy systems and Dynamics 365 outputs
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Act as a key point of contact between HR, Finance, and IT / system implementation partners
• Provide subject matter expertise on payroll processes and statutory requirements
• Support training and knowledge transfer to internal teams post-implementation
• Compliance & Controls
• Ensure payroll data and processes comply with UAE labour laws and company policies
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee data and payroll information
• Support audit requirements related to payroll data migration and system changes
• This role will directly support a high-impact transformation initiative (F&O), ensuring:
• Accurate payroll migration
• Minimal disruption to employee pay
• Strong foundation for future HR and Finance integration

Skills

Payroll data migration

Dynamics 365 F&O

Excel advanced

Data reconciliation

Regional payroll knowledge

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Savills Middle East is seeking a Payroll & Data Migration Analyst to support a 12-month payroll data migration project as part of a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementation.

The role requires strong regional payroll expertise, hands-on Dynamics 365 experience, and meticulous data handling to ensure accurate mapping, validation, and reconciliation across UAE and regional payroll structures.