Payroll Specialist

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a Payroll Specialist in the UAE to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with UAE and GCC regulations. You will manage payroll data, deductions, and salary disbursements, collaborating with HR and Finance to address queries and improve processes.

The role requires attention to detail, strong payroll systems knowledge, and familiarity with labor laws. Experience with SAP and WPS is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related area.
• Solid knowledge of UAE Labour Law and payroll compliance.
• Experience with SAP and HR/payroll systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate and timely disbursement of salaries in compliance with UAE/GCC rules.
• Execute monthly payroll, handling advances, deductions, bonuses, overtime, and bank updates.
• Verify salary changes in SAP and ensure timely updates.
• Ensure WPS compliance and prepare government submissions.
• Reconcile payroll, provide summaries for management, and audit reports.

Skills

UAE Labour Law

Payroll systems

Detail oriented

English (required)

Arabic preferred

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in business/finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overviewresponsible for the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll, ensuring compliance with UAE and GCC regulations. This role includes managing payroll data, processing salary payments, handling deductions, and maintaining records in accordance with company policies and legal requirements. The Payroll Specialist will collaborate closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations, address employee queries, and contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, with a strong understanding of payroll systems and local labour laws.

Roles and Responsibility

• Manage the accurate and timely disbursement of salaries, ensuring compliance with UAE and GCC pension regulations.
• Execute monthly payroll processes, handling all variables such as advances, deductions, bonuses, overtime, and bank detail updates.
• Verify and reflect salary changes, promotions, and other updates in the SAP system promptly and accurately.
• Ensure compliance with Wage Protection System (WPS) requirements and prepare files for government submissions.
• Reconcile payroll reports monthly, resolving discrepancies and providing summaries for management.
• Prepare and submit government-mandated reports and filings, including pension contributions and labor law compliance documents.
• Conduct regular audits of SAP and other HR systems to ensure accurate reporting of gross payroll, time and attendance, vacation accruals, and statutory deductions.
• B101-L02-HRD-WX-00017-AA Provide employees with payroll-related documentation, such as salary certificates, pay slips, and employment verification letters, within specified timelines.
• Calculate End of Service (EOS) benefits for exiting employees and ensure final settlements comply with labor regulations.
• Manage leave administration, tracking employee leave balances and ensuring accurate system updates.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including educational assistance, housing loans, relocation allowances, and insurance policies.
• Collaborate with insurance providers to ensure timely policy renewals, updates and claims processing.
• Maintain effective relationships with external organizations, including auditors, banks, and government authorities to address payroll-related concerns.
• Partner with the HR team to ensure employee records in HR systems are accurate and up to date, reflecting wages, benefits, and other employment terms.
• Coordinate with finance teams to manage payroll funding, bank transfers and financial reconciliations.
• Develop and update payroll policies and procedures to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory changes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and collaborate with IT to enhance payroll system functionalities.
• Support the Payroll Officer in executing monthly payrolls and provide backup support during high-demand periods or team absences.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance or related area.

Professional Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of UAE Labour Law.
• High level of affinity to and experience with Business computing solutions, ideally also with SAP.

Experience:

• No less than 4 years’ proven experience in a Payroll role
• Understanding of payroll deductions, salary expenses, electronic transfer, wages and hour laws as they relate to payroll, bank accounts, time and attendance, and other associated systems

Other Skills:

• A trusted, numerate and experienced individual.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate and high-quality work.
• Customer oriented, approachable and strong interpersonal skills.
• B101-L02-HRD-WX-00017-AA Excellent organization, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent MS Office skills in particular Excel (advanced).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to speak and write in English is required.
• Ability to speak and write in Arabic is preferred.