Payroll Specialist (EOSB Calculation)

edari; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

edari in Dubai is seeking a Payroll Specialist focused on End of Service Benefit (EOSB) calculations and final settlements. You will handle gratuity entitlements under UAE Labour Law and validate settlement components, collaborating with HR on separation details to ensure accurate inputs and timely processing.

The role supports monthly payroll activities, requires 2–4 years in payroll operations, and hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in payroll operations or HR processes.
• Hands-on UAE EOSB/gratuity calculations experience.
• Good understanding of UAE Labour Law and statutory entitlements.
• Experience with payroll components and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Manage EOSB calculations and final settlements for employees.
• Calculate gratuity entitlements under UAE Labour Law.
• Review and validate final settlement components and inputs.
• Coordinate with HR to obtain separation details and ensure accurate records.
• Manage settlement cases from calculation to completion within a 14-day SLA.
• Perform reconciliations and investigate discrepancies in settlements.
• Explain calculations and settlement breakdowns to employees and stakeholders.
• Support monthly payroll activities when required.

Skills

EOSB calculations

Final settlements processing

UAE Labour Law understanding

Advanced Excel

Numerical & analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

We are looking to hire a Payroll Specialist (EOSB Calculation) who will be responsible for supporting payroll operations, with a particular focus on End of Service Benefit (EOSB) calculations and employee final settlements, for our client based in Dubai, one of the largest companies in the region. This position is a 12-month contract role and is renewable based on performance. The role sits within the Human Capital – HC Rewards department and reports directly to the Team Lead – Payroll & Benefits. We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with practical experience in payroll administration and, particularly, UAE End of Service Benefit calculations and final settlements. The ideal candidate should have a sound understanding of UAE Labour Law, strong numerical and reconciliation skills, and the ability to manage a high volume of employee transactions accurately and within defined timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process employee End of Service Benefit (EOSB) calculations and final settlements.
• Calculate employee gratuity entitlements in accordance with UAE Labour Law and applicable company policies.
• Review and validate final settlement components, including outstanding salaries, unused annual leave, applicable deductions, recoveries and other eligible payments.
• Ensure employee records and settlement inputs are accurate before processing final calculations.
• Coordinate with HR teams and relevant stakeholders to obtain and validate employee separation details.
• Manage settlement cases from calculation through approval and completion, ensuring adherence to the required 14‑day service‑level agreement.
• Perform reconciliations and investigate discrepancies in settlement calculations.
• Provide clear explanations of calculations and settlement breakdowns to employees and internal stakeholders.
• Support monthly payroll activities and related administrative requirements when required.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in payroll, HR operations, or employee final settlements.
• Hands‑on experience in UAE EOSB/gratuity calculations and final settlement processing.
• Good understanding of UAE Labour Law and statutory employee entitlements.
• Knowledge of payroll components, including basic salary, allowances, deductions and leave encashment.
• Strong numerical, analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF/SUMIFS and Pivot Tables.
• Experience using Oracle Fusion.
• Ability to manage high‑volume transactions accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain calculations clearly to stakeholders.

Availability

Preference will be given to candidates who are immediately available. We are looking for a candidate who can work in the UAE and has the necessary eligibility to do so.