Payroll Specialist [Dubai, UAE]

FallenAmbers; Dubai; On-site; AED 111,600 - 156,240; Full time

Job summary

FallenAmbers is seeking a knowledgeable Payroll Specialist to process and manage the company’s payroll. You will calculate wages based on hours worked and administer payments to ensure accurate compensation on time.

The role requires proficient payroll software usage, strong numerical skills, and discretion handling confidential information. You will interact with colleagues and executives to maintain smooth payroll operations and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a payroll specialist or payroll manager.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices.
• Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field.
• Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software such as Kronos Payforce and databases.
• Trustworthy with confidentiality and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Gather information on hours worked for each employee.
• Calculate the correct amount incorporating overtime bonuses etc. with the assistance of a computer system.
• Receive approval from upper management for payments when needed.
• Prepare and execute pay orders through an electronic system or distribute paychecks.
• Administer payment statements to personnel electronically or on paper.
• Process taxes and employee benefits payments.
• Keep track of hourly rates wages and compensation details.
• Address payroll questions from employees and managers.
• Prepare reports for upper management and finance.

Skills

Payroll management

Payroll software

Kronos

Payforce

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BSc/BA in business accounting

Tools

Kronos

Payforce

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a knowledgeable Payroll Specialist to process and manage the company’s payroll. You will be the one to calculate wages based on hours worked and administer payments.

A payroll specialist is able to use payroll software with accuracy and efficiency. They are good with numbers and can be trusted with sensitive information. They also have great communication skills to interact with colleagues and executives.

The goal is to ensure personnel receives the correct compensation in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Gather information on hours worked for each employee
• Calculate the correct amount incorporating overtime deductions bonuses etc. with the assistance of a computer system
• Receive approval from upper management for payments when needed
• Prepare and execute pay orders through an electronic system or distribute paychecks
• Administer statements of payment to personnel either electronically or on paper
• Process taxes and payment of employee benefits
• Keep track of hourly rates wages compensation benefit rates new hire information etc.
• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors
• Prepare reports for upper management finance department etc.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a payroll specialist or payroll manager
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices
• Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field
• Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software (e.g. Kronos Payforce) and databases
• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent; BSc/BA in business accounting or relevant field is a plus

Required Skills:

Regulations Payroll Management Employee Benefits Administration Accounting Fundamentals Payforce Overtime Calculation Payroll Reporting Databases Ms Office Wage Calculation Organizational Skills Legislation Tax Processing Payroll Statements Payroll Software Communication Skills Payroll Best Practices Confidentiality Payroll Legislation And Regulations Deductions Attention To Detail Bonus Calculation Kronos Payroll Manager Payroll Processing