Payroll Specialist

KBR; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Dubai is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Payroll Processing team. The role involves processing US weekly and biweekly payrolls, responding to employee inquiries, and supervising payroll document preparation and payouts.

The candidate will handle timesheet inputs via Costpoint and MS Dynamics, process one-time earnings and deductions, and generate payroll checks. Cross-training on other countries' payroll processing and tax is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent; preference for payroll processing experience in US/UK/Canada payrolls.
• Experience with ERP systems to support payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Process US weekly and biweekly payrolls and respond to employee queries.
• Develop methods and oversee preparation of payroll documents and payout of payrolls.
• Process timesheet inputs through Costpoint and MS Dynamics.
• Process one-time earnings and deductions; organize payroll checks and related information.
• Assess current payroll structure and suggest enhancements; cross-train on other country payroll processing.

Skills

Payroll processing

MS Dynamics

SAP

Workday

Data analytics

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Costpoint

MS Dynamics

SAP

Workday

Job description

Title: Payroll Specialist

Working within the Payroll Processing team the applicant will process US weekly biweekly payrolls respond to employee queries on the phone and in writing. Develops methods and overlooks the preparation of documents and payout of all payroll payments. Process Timesheet inputs through Cost point and MS Dynamics systems and in addition process one-time earnings and deduction entries. Organizes the production of payroll checks and provides associated information. Assesses current structure and suggests efficient enhancements to the organization. Under direct supervision performs routine assignments as an entry level professional. Develops core job competencies with existing procedures by solving standard problems. Responsible for any of Dubai Shared Services payroll operations as directed. Ability to cross train on other countries payroll processing and tax.

Bachelors or equivalent Preference on payroll processing experience for either US UK Canada Payrolls.

Experience in either of SAP/MS Dynamics (ERP) system and Workday payroll system will be an advantage. Federal State & Local Payroll Laws: Understanding of tax regulations wage and hour laws garnishment and compliance requirements. Proficient in MS office functions well versed in Data Analytics Good communication skills in English both written and oral.

Required Experience:

IC