Payroll Officer (m/f/d)

Halian; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll processes while ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws. The role includes maintaining employee data in the ERP system, managing employee insurance, and generating HR reports. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or HR and 3-5 years of payroll experience in the UAE. Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel is required, along with strong analytical and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing within the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and payroll compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with HR and Finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee data in the ERP/HRMS system.
• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports such as attendance and leave.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Our Client:

Our technology client are seeking a Payroll Officer to join their team.

The Payroll Officer will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UAE labor laws and company policies. This role involves handling employee data in the ERP system, managing insurance, generating HR reports, and coordinating with both HR and Finance teams for payroll and related calculations.

Your Responsibilities

HR Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee data in the ERP/HRMS system.
• Manage employee insurance enrollment and renewals.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports (attendance, leave, headcount, etc.).
• Monitor and validate employee attendance and leave records.

Finance Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Calculate GPSSA contributions and ensure compliance.
• Handle vacation and sick leave payments, including unused vacation reserves.
• Allocate payroll costs to cost centers, products, and lines of business based on timesheets or other indicators.
• Ensure accurate payroll accounting and reconciliation.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in payroll processing within the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws, GPSSA, and payroll compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with HR and Finance teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive data.
• Problem‑solving and process improvement mindset

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