Payroll Specialist

Remotedxb; Dubai; Remote; AED 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Remotedxb is seeking a payroll specialist to process payroll accurately and on time in a remote UAE setting. The role requires auditing time records, calculating wages, and ensuring compliance with tax and benefits rules.

You will manage records, handle new hires and terminations, and produce payroll reports. Ideal candidates will have experience with payroll software/HRIS, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and maintaining compensation records.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and compliance.
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines with accuracy.
• Experience using payroll software or HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time according to schedules.
• Review and verify time records, hours, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll data.
• Calculate wages, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Maintain up-to-date employee payroll records.
• Process hires, terminations, promotions, and salary changes.
• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation.
• Support payroll audits and compliance requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of compensation data.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS familiarity

Excel skills

Remote work capability

English proficiency

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS platforms

Accounting systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time according to established schedules
• Review and verify employee time records, hours, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll information
• Calculate wages, deductions, taxes, and benefits
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records
• Process new hires, terminations, promotions, and salary changes
• Reconcile payroll reports and identify and resolve discrepancies
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and other internal teams
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, and supporting documentation
• Assist with payroll tax filings, payments, and compliance requirements
• Support payroll audits by providing requested reports and documentation
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee compensation and personal information

Requirements

• Previous experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, accounting, finance, or HR
• Experience processing payroll and maintaining employee compensation records
• Experience with payroll software, HRIS platforms, or accounting systems
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and compliance requirements
• Experience reconciling payroll reports and resolving discrepancies
• Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment
• English proficiency is required