Payroll Specialist

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

Job summary

A hospitality management company in Dubai seeks a Payroll Master / HR Data Management Specialist to ensure accurate payroll processing and HR data integrity. Responsibilities include managing employee records, processing payroll in compliance with labor laws, and supporting HR reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, experience in hospitality, and proficiency in payroll systems and MS Excel. Join a dynamic team committed to maintaining high standards of employee data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.
• Proficient handling high volume payroll.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll master data and process monthly payroll accurately.
• Ensure compliance with policies and labor laws.
• Support HR reporting and monitor HR metrics.

Skills

High attention to detail

Strong knowledge of payroll systems

Excellent organizational skills

Strong analytical abilities

Confidentiality and integrity

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

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

Tools

HRIS platforms

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.