Payroll Specialist

RIKAS Hospitality Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Dubai is seeking a Payroll Master / HR Data Management Specialist to ensure accurate payroll processing and maintain HR data integrity. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in hospitality, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in payroll systems. This role is pivotal in supporting HR reporting and compliance-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Hospitality.
• Proficiency handling high volume.
• Confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll master data for all employees.
• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in HR data management.

Skills

High attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Organizational skills

Knowledge of labor laws

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Payroll systems

Job description

The Payroll Master / HR Data Management Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining employee records, and managing HR data integrity. This role serves as a key point of contact for payroll inquiries and supports HR reporting, compliance, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Administration

• Maintain the payroll master data for all employees, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and salary adjustments.
• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with company policies, labor laws, and tax regulations.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and prepare necessary journal entries.
• Manage deductions, allowances, overtime, and benefits integration with payroll.

HR Data Management

• Maintain and update HR databases and employee records in the HRIS system.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality across all HR platforms.
• Support HR reporting by extracting, analyzing, and presenting data for management review.
• Monitor HR metrics such as headcount, turnover, leave balances, and other key indicators.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies, and audits.
• Prepare documentation and reports for internal and external audits.
• Respond to payroll and HR data-related inquiries from employees and management.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and process improvements in payroll and HR data management.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to streamline workflows and reporting.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Previous experience in Hospitality.
• Proficiency handling high volume.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and labor laws.
• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in handling sensitive employee data.
• Proficient in MS Excel and other HR/finance-related software.