Payroll Officer

McGettigan's; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to manage payroll operations across the UAE. Responsibilities include preparing payroll data for compliance with UAE labor laws, validating attendance records, and ensuring accurate salary calculations. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and has 2–4 years of payroll experience. Knowledge of payroll software and strong attention to detail is essential. This role offers a chance to contribute to the Finance team's effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of payroll experience in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor law and WPS procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly payroll data for processing through the Wage Protection System.
• Validate and reconcile attendance and payroll-related inputs.
• Accurately calculate salaries and deductions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ConnectHR

Job description

We are seeking a detail?oriented and reliable Payroll Officer to join our HR department and support the company’s payroll operations. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing end?to?end payroll data for employees across the UAE. This includes compiling, validating, and finalizing payroll inputs in full compliance with UAE labor laws. The Finance team will conduct the final review and process the payroll release.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly payroll data and files for processing through the Wage Protection System (WPS) in compliance with UAE labor laws and company policies.
• Validate and reconcile attendance, leave, overtime, and other payroll-related inputs from HR systems.
• Accurately calculate salaries, deductions, bonuses, and end-of-service benefits, ensuring all data is ready for Finance review.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including salary changes, promotions, and terminations.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth payroll preparation and timely approval.
• Provide Finance with complete and accurate payroll reports for verification and final execution of salary transfers.
• Respond to employee queries related to payroll, payslips, deductions, and salary information.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing and providing required payroll documentation.
• Stay updated on changes in UAE labor laws, WPS requirements, and payroll regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of payroll experience in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor law and WPS procedures.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, ConnectHR, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.