Payroll Specialist

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

Job summary

Wio Bank is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their People & Culture team in Abu Dhabi. The specialist will manage payroll operations and ensure compliance while supporting HR functions. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in payroll or HR operations, with strong communication skills. Familiarity with payroll software and labor laws is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in payroll, HR operations, or finance.
• Solid knowledge of labor laws and payroll regulations.
• Comfortable with Excel, experience with payroll technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run the end-to-end monthly payroll process accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR to reconcile data and generate reports.
• Stay compliant with labor laws and payroll regulations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communicator

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business Admin

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ADP

Excel

Job description

Department: People Team (HR)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Eligibility: UAE Nationals

???? About Wio Bank

Wio Bank isn’t just a bank — we’re a next-gen financial platform built to reboot how people and businesses experience money. Born in the UAE and made for the digital age, we're here to simplify the way you spend, save, and grow. With seamless, smart tools and personalized services, we’re redefining banking in the MENA region — one experience at a time.

???? Role Snapshot: Payroll Specialist

Are you someone who lives for accuracy, thrives on details, and enjoys making sure people are paid right — and on time? We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist who’s sharp, proactive, and ready to take ownership of payroll operations at Wio.

You’ll be joining our People & Culture team, playing a key role in delivering smooth payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting our amazing employees.

This role is open to Nationals only

???? What You’ll Be Doing

• Running the end-to-end monthly payroll process — accurately, on time, and in line with regulations.
• Making sure all the right stuff is in place: salaries, bonuses, deductions, leave balances, gratuity — you name it.
• Collaborating with Finance and HR to reconcile data and generate reports.
• Keeping employee payroll records secure, updated, and confidential.
• Staying on top of labor laws, GOSI, and all other relevant regulations.
• Supporting HR operations for new joiners, leavers, and employee status changes.
• Being the go-to person for any payroll-related employee queries.
• Getting involved in audits, reporting, and exploring automation and process upgrades.

???? What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business Admin, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in payroll, HR operations, or finance
• A solid grip on labor laws and payroll regulations
• Super detail-oriented, discreet, and accurate
• Comfortable with Excel — and if you’ve used SAP, Oracle, ADP or any payroll tech, that’s a bonus
• ️ Strong communicator in English (Arabic is a plus!)
• Team player, but also confident working independently