Payroll Expert

Deel; Remote; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll and HR platform in Dubai is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate payroll execution and support local HR processes. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting and possess strong knowledge of local payroll regulations and software. Responsibilities include onboarding employees, payroll reporting, and providing expertise on HR matters. This role offers stock grants, additional perks, and the flexibility of remote work in a diverse and inclusive environment. Apply now to be part of a transformative global team.

Benefits

Stock grant opportunities

Additional perks based on employment status

Flexible remote work including WeWork access

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll execution and local HR processes.
• Knowledgeable about compliance with local tax authorities.
• Experience using payroll software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate execution of payroll in the region.
• Support onboarding and offboarding of employees.
• Prepare payroll reports ensuring compliance.
• Evaluate and select relevant software for payroll.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Advanced knowledge of local payroll software solutions

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Strong proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or related field

Job description

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the allinone payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every people team and business. Built for the way the world works today Deel combines HRIS payroll compliance benefits performance and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AIpowered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure Deel supports every worker type in 100 countries helping businesses scale smarter faster and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world our team of 5000 spans more than 100 countries speaks 74 languages and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story

As the fastestgrowing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history Deel is transforming how global talent connects with worldclass companies breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. Were not just building software; were creating the infrastructure for the future of work enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries ensuring people get paid and protected no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50 Forbes Cloud 100 Deloitte Fast 500 and repeated recognition on Y Combinators top companies list all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15000 reviews across G2 Trustpilot Captera Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution youll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of peoples working lives. With our momentumbacked by a $12 billion valuation and $800 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five yearsyoull drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a soughtafter leader in the transformation of global work.

What you’ll do

• Ensure accurate and timely execution of payroll in your region as well as in other trained countries
• Own all critical local payroll and HR processes including setting up involuntary deductions supporting onboardings and offboardings of employees on record in your designated location
• Prepare and reconcile internal payroll reports ensuring compliance with local tax authorities
• Prepare schedules to collect payroll expenses from various sources and reconcile collections to expenses
• Answer complex payroll and HR related questions from employees and clients in your designated location
• Schedule payroll expenses collections and reconcile collections to expenses
• Assess and improve rapid growth processes and procedures ensuring compliance
• Stay informed of relevant local regulatory and policies changes communicating and establishing key changes across teams
• Work crossfunctionally to provide expertise on local payroll and HR matters in your designated location
• Evaluate and select relevant software for running payroll incorporating Deel product technology requirements

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Accounting or a related field from an accredited institution
• Strong working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines timely and accurately
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate with clients and coordinate and align with various stakeholders across teams
• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with employees and explain complex issues at an understandable level
• Advanced knowledge of local payroll software solutions
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong proficiency in English

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits rewards and perks our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work including optional WeWork access

At Deel were an equalopportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race religion sex national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.