Payroll Specialist - Aldar Retail Management

ALDAR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll across all entities in the UAE. You will ensure accurate processing, reimbursements, ad-hoc payments, and final settlements, while maintaining data integrity in HRIS systems.

Based in Abu Dhabi, you will monitor labour law changes, support audits, and partner with Employee Relations to resolve payroll discrepancies, delivering timely and compliant payroll services for a multi-entity organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in payroll administration or HR operations.
• Experience with multi-entity payroll processing.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• Proficient in analytical reporting and data interpretation.
• High integrity with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for all entities accurately and on time.
• Verify all employee payments including reimbursements and final settlements.
• Review monthly leave records to reflect updates in payroll.
• Conduct monthly payroll costing and allocate expenses by department.
• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations including provisions and accruals.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll and leave records with data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and labor laws.
• Support audits with required documentation and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with Employee Relations to resolve leave discrepancies.
• Monitor changes in labor laws and tax, implement timely updates.
• Support improvements to payroll processes and systems.
• Prepare and submit payroll and workforce reports.

Skills

UAE labour law

Payroll analytics

Data reconciliation

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle HRIS

Job description

At Aldar Retail Management, we are at the forefront of shaping exceptional retail experiences across the UAE. Our team is dedicated to driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence in some of the region’s most iconic retail destinations.

We believe in empowering our people, nurturing talent, and providing a collaborative environment where every team member can thrive.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Payroll Specialist who is detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about ensuring smooth and accurate payroll operations.

If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic team and grow your career in retail management, this is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary!

JOB PURPOSE:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing and executing all payroll-related activities across all entities within the organization. This includes the end-to-end monthly payroll process, reimbursements, ad-hoc payments, and final settlements. The role also ensures accurate payroll costing, reconciliation of payroll balances and provisions, and full compliance with internal policies, labor laws, and audit requirements.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process monthly payroll for all organization entities accurately and within set timelines.
• Manage and verify all employee payments, including reimbursements, ad-hoc payments, and final settlements.
• Review update employee leave records on a monthly basis to ensure accurate reflection in payroll processing.
• Conduct monthly costing and ensure accurate allocation of payroll expenses across departments and entities.
• Prepare and perform monthly reconciliations of payroll-related accounts, including provisions and accruals.
• Maintain up-to-date employee payroll and leave records and ensure data integrity in HR and payroll systems.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, labor laws, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with Employee Relations to resolve leave-related discrepancies.
• Monitor changes in labor laws, tax, and other regulations impacting payroll and ensure timely implementation.
• Support the continuous improvement of payroll and leave management processes and systems for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare and submit payroll and workforce reports for management, audit, and compliance purposes.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Min: 5+ years of experience in payroll administration or HR operations.

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

Experience in payroll processing within multi-entity organization

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of UAE labour law and payroll compliance requirements
• Proficiency in payroll systems and HRIS (Oracle).
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret data and create actionable insights.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and reporting skills with attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.