Payroll Specialist

Boeing; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Payroll Specialist for the Middle East, primarily based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role requires expertise in international payroll and familiarity with Middle Eastern statutory requirements. Candidates should be Arabic speakers and have over five years of payroll experience. Responsibilities include supporting payroll processes, addressing employee inquiries, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The position does not offer relocation assistance, and employment is subject to UAE labor laws.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in international payroll.
• Advanced understanding of Middle East payroll requirements.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot payroll discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll execution for Middle East countries.
• Address inquiries and provide resolutions to employees.
• Maintain compliance and improve internal controls.

Skills

Arabic speaking

Understanding of payroll statutory requirements in Middle East

International payroll experience

Experience with payroll platforms

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Payroll Specialist - Middle East

Company: Boeing International Corporation, United Arab Emirates

Core Responsibilities

• Supports first time quality execution of payroll for Middle East countries as assigned to ensure accurate and timely payroll processes
• Addresses employees’ inquiries by providing prompt resolutions
• Facilitates issues resolution by engaging with CloudPay and TCS representatives to align on features, integrations (pre and post payroll)
• Supports preparation for complex payroll and timekeeping management reports
• Ensures robust payroll process documentation
• Teams with other Boeing organizations (e.g. Human Resources, Compensation and Benefits, Business Support Managers in region) to address and support cross-organizational payroll process
• Analyzes and helps interpret sophisticated, policies and payroll per in country regulatory requirements
• Ensures and maintains compliance and provides inputs for improving internal controls

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Arabic speaking, including reading and writing is required for this role.
• Advanced understanding and knowledge of Middle East (eg UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar) countries payroll statutory requirements
• Minimum 5 years experience in international payroll
• Experience of payroll and timekeeping platforms, including vendor relationships
• Understanding of pre payroll requirements, exception scenarios and ability to analyze and troubleshoot post payroll discrepancies
• Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the different HR, Payroll, Timekeeping & Attendance systems, and process including the impact of changes in one area on another area.
• Ability to see and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans, anticipate future events, and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance.

Behavioral Attributes

• Ensure Positive Employee Experience
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Build Positive Relationships
• Problem Solving & Critical thinking
• Digital Literacy
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable UAE law. Employment is subject to the candidate's ability to satisfy all UAE labor and immigration formalities.

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Arab Emirates)