Payroll Officer

Madi International; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MADI International is hiring a Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll across GCC countries from a remote UAE-resident position with weekly Dubai office visits.

The role includes HRMS administration, attendance and leave management, and employee lifecycle processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in payroll processing, HRMS administration, and HR operations.
• Hands-on experience managing payroll across GCC countries.
• Good knowledge of UAE labor law and payroll compliance.
• Experience using HRMS and payroll systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process monthly payroll accurately and on time across GCC countries.
• Verify attendance, overtime, leaves, allowances, deductions and other payroll components.
• Handle payroll adjustments, final settlements, leave encashment and end-of-service calculations.
• Maintain and update employee records and payroll data within the HRMS.
• Manage attendance, leave records and related payroll adjustments.
• Support onboarding, offboarding and salary revisions.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRMS administration

UAE labor law

Attention to detail

Work independently

Numerical accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

HRMS systems

Excel

Payroll reporting software

Job description

We're Hiring: Payroll Officer

UAE | Remote Work | Weekly Office Visit – Dubai

MADI International is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Officer to join our HR team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations, HRMS administration, attendance and leave management, and employee lifecycle processes across GCC countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.

This is a remote-based position for candidates residing in the UAE, with a requirement to visit the Dubai office once per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process monthly payroll accurately and on time across GCC countries.
• Verify attendance, overtime, leaves, allowances, deductions, and other payroll components.
• Handle payroll adjustments, final settlements, leave encashment, and end-of-service calculations.
• Maintain and update employee records, payroll data, and configurations within the HRMS.
• Manage attendance, leave records, and related payroll adjustments.
• Support employee onboarding, offboarding, salary revisions, and other employee data changes.
• Ensure payroll compliance with applicable labor laws and statutory requirements.
• Administer employee health insurance,
• Prepare payroll reports, support reconciliations, and maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Address employee queries related to payroll, attendance, benefits, and HRMS.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in payroll processing, HRMS administration, and HR operations.
• Hands-on experience managing payroll across GCC countries.
• Good knowledge of UAE labor law and payroll compliance.
• Experience using HRMS and payroll systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a remote working environment.

Work Arrangement

• Remote position based in the UAE.
• Availability to visit the Dubai office once per week is required.
• Candidates must hold a valid UAE residence visa and be able to work without company visa sponsorship.