PAYROLL SPECIALIST – ARABIC SPEAKER

TalentOne; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentOne is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll for a large construction workforce across multiple project sites in the UAE. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, with strong knowledge of WPS and UAE payroll rules.

You will deliver monthly payroll, validate timesheets, process settlements, reconcile with HR and Finance, and generate project-level payroll reports while handling confidential employee data to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience independently managing high-volume UAE construction payroll.
• Strong knowledge of WPS, UAE payroll requirements, overtime calculations and settlements.
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with payroll systems or ERP software.
• Ability to coordinate across sites and meet strict payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely monthly payroll for site workers and office staff.
• Validate attendance, timesheets, overtime, leave and allowances with timekeepers and project teams.
• Process WPS files, salary adjustments, leave salary and end-of-service settlements.
• Reconcile payroll with HR records and Finance, resolving discrepancies before payment.
• Prepare project-wise payroll reports and manpower cost allocations.
• Handle employee payroll queries and maintain confidential, audit-ready records.

Skills

Arabic fluency

English fluency

Payroll processing

Timekeeping coordination

Tools

WPS (Wage Protection System)

ERP software

Advanced Excel

Job description

HIRING | PAYROLL SPECIALIST - ARABIC SPEAKER
Industry: Construction | Location: UAE

Seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll for a large construction workforce across multiple project sites. Construction industry payroll experience and fluency in Arabic and English are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely monthly payroll for site workers and office staff.
• Validate attendance, site timesheets, overtime, unpaid leave and allowances with timekeepers and project teams.
• Process WPS files, salary adjustments, leave salary and end-of-service settlements.
• Reconcile payroll with HR records and Finance, resolving discrepancies before payment.
• Prepare project-wise payroll reports and manpower cost allocations.
• Handle employee payroll queries and maintain confidential, audit-ready records.

Requirements

• Proven experience independently managing high-volume payroll within the UAE construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of WPS, UAE payroll requirements, overtime calculations and employee settlements.
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with payroll systems or ERP software.
• Ability to coordinate across sites and meet strict payroll deadlines.

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