Payroll Officer

applydubaijob.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

United Engineering Construction (UNEC) in Dubai seeks an experienced Payroll Officer to manage full-cycle monthly payroll for a large construction workforce. You will validate attendance, process payroll data in Epromis ERP, maintain employee compensation records, and ensure timely salary disbursements while ensuring compliance with labor regulations.

The role collaborates with HR and Finance teams to resolve wage queries and generate payroll reports for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years UAE payroll experience within the construction industry.
• Hands-on proficiency with Epromis ERP and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for the UAE payroll cycle.
• Audit attendance, leave, overtime, and pay adjustments.
• Maintain payroll data and employee profiles within Epromis ERP.
• Generate payroll reconciliations and reports for management review.
• Ensure compliance with compensation policies and labor regulations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Epromis ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Officer

Company: United Engineering Construction (UNEC)

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: Not Specified

Candidate Prerequisites: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance | Minimum 5 Years UAE Payroll Experience | Mandatory Construction Sector Experience | Hands-on Proficiency in Epromis ERP | Immediate Joiners Preferred

Role Overview: United Engineering Construction (UNEC) is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join its finance department in Dubai. This position centers on managing full-cycle monthly payroll operations, maintaining employee compensation records, and ensuring timely salary disbursements across large-scale construction workforces. The role involves validating attendance and leave logs, processing payroll data through the Epromis ERP platform, generating payroll compliance reports, and collaborating closely with HR and Finance teams to resolve wage or documentation queries.

Core Competencies

• Execute end-to-end monthly payroll processing accurately and within corporate deadlines.
• Audit attendance data, leave allocations, overtime logs, and compensation adjustments.
• Administer payroll data, salary records, and employee profiles within the Epromis ERP system.
• Generate payroll reconciliations, summary reports, and financial ledger entries for management review.
• Ensure full compliance with company compensation policies and relevant labor regulations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least 5 years of dedicated UAE payroll management experience within the construction industry.
• Technical Proficiencies: Advanced operational expertise in Epromis ERP software and Microsoft Excel spreadsheet management.