Payroll Specialist Lead - United Arab Emirates

Global HR Solutions & Employment Tools For Distributed Teams; Dubai; Remote; AED 122,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A global HR solutions provider is seeking a Payroll Specialist Lead to manage payroll operations in the UAE. This remote role focuses on ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance while enhancing operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll management experience and proficiency in tools like SAP and Excel. Join a team that values innovation and human expertise while promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Work from anywhere

Flexible paid time off

16 weeks paid parental leave

Mental health support services

Stock options

Learning budget

Home office budget & IT equipment

Budget for local social events

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end processing of UAE payroll.
• Ability to improve and speed up work.
• Experience working remotely is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders in Payroll and Finance.
• Mentor and support payroll specialists.

Skills

Payroll management experience

Knowledge of payroll best practices

Proficient in SAP, Excel, Google Sheets

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving abilities

Adaptability to fast-paced environments

Fluent in English

Tools

SAP

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organizations biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll benefits taxes and compliance. Check out remote/how it works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission scroll down to apply now.

We encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other underrepresented group to apply, and we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond we ask and encourage anyone who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter.

At Remote we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines, see here.

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

What this job can offer you

This is an exciting opportunity to join Remote as a Payroll Specialist Lead focusing on payroll operations in the United Arab Emirates. In this role you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency while managing key stakeholder relationships across Finance, Product and Engineering. You will also have the opportunity to drive process improvements, mentor payroll specialists and contribute to the continuous optimization of payroll operations in a fast-paced international environment.

What you bring

• Payroll management or equivalent experience leading the full end-to-end processing of UAE payroll
• Knowledge of payroll best practices
• Proficient in using software tools like SAP, Excel / Google Sheet
• An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced international work environment with a passion for making an impact
• Is a productivity geek and will constantly think of ways to improve and speed up their work
• You understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously
• Writes and speaks fluent English
• Experience working remotely is not required but considered a plus

Key responsibilities

• Act as a true subject matter expert for the country
• Manage existing relationships with key stakeholders within Payroll, Implementation, Finance, Product, Engineers
• Process full end-to-end payroll in-house, statutory filing requirements, exceptions, approvals, payments and compliance
• Ensure full data integrity and quality
• Accounting/reconciliations
• Focus on KPIs and SLAs
• Implement and improve processes
• Mentor and support payroll specialists
• Back up regional managers during times of absence

Practicalities

• You’ll report to: Manager Global Payroll Operations
• Team: Payroll
• Location: EMEA
• Start date: As soon as possible

Remote Compensation Philosophy

Remote’s Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not engage in or encourage cheap labor practices and therefore pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.

At a high level, our salary bands consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while hiring globally.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $33,300 to $74,850 USD. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The actual base pay for the successful candidate depends on factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.

Application process

• Interview with Recruiter
• Interview with Manager Payroll Operations
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Interview with Senior Manager
• Bar Raiser Interview

Benefits

Our full benefits and perks are explained in our handbook at remote/r/benefits. As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all Remoteers:

• work from anywhere
• flexible paid time off
• flexible working hours (we are async)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• mental health support services
• stock options
• learning budget
• home office budget & IT equipment
• budget for local in-person social events or coworking spaces

How you’ll plan your day (and life)

We work async at Remote, which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote/async.

You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your lifework balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first and fit work around your needs.

If that sounds like something you want, apply now!

How to apply

• Please fill out the form below and upload your CV in PDF format.
• We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.
• If you don’t have an up-to-date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.

We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer, it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. This data helps us stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data if you choose to.

At Remote we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise. To learn more about Remote’s AI guidelines, see here.

Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority