SAP Payroll Solution Expert - Al-Futtaim Group - Dubai, UAE

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 390,600 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation aligned with Al-Futtaim Group standards

Long-term career growth within a diversified regional organization

Job summary

AlFuttaim is seeking a Senior SAP Payroll Solution Expert in Dubai to optimize and manage payroll solutions across multiple geographies. This role involves leading payroll system design and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in SAP Payroll, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in SAP Payroll and Positive Time Management in complex environments.
• SAP Certification in SAP HCM, SF ECP, or related payroll modules is mandatory.
• Proven experience managing multi-country payroll and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end SAP Payroll solution across multiple countries.
• Ensure statutory, legal, and regulatory payroll compliance across all assigned geographies.
• Drive HR digital transformation initiatives by identifying automation opportunities.

Skills

SAP Payroll configuration and optimization

Positive Time Management and payroll compliance

SAP SuccessFactors EC to S-4HANA integration

Payroll testing, regression, and deployment

Statutory and legal payroll governance

Process automation and HR digital transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Human Resources, or a related field

Job description

Position Overview

The SAP Payroll Solution Expert role at Al-Futtaim Group in Dubai is a senior specialist position responsible for owning and optimizing end-to-end SAP Payroll solutions across multiple geographies. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations while supporting digital transformation, system optimization, and seamless integration with HR, Finance, and enterprise platforms.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Human Resources
• Function: Payroll and Benefits Administration
• Salary: 35000-50000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The SAP Payroll Solution Expert leads payroll system design, configuration, compliance, and operational excellence across assigned regions. The role works closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT stakeholders to deliver scalable payroll solutions aligned with statutory requirements and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end SAP Payroll solution across multiple countries and payroll cycles
• Configure, maintain, and optimize SAP Payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types, and time evaluation rules
• Ensure statutory, legal, and regulatory payroll compliance across all assigned geographies
• Manage and optimize integrations between SAP Payroll, SuccessFactors Employee Central, Time Management, Finance, and S-4HANA
• Oversee BIB framework activities including interface monitoring, reconciliation, and data validation
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable payroll solutions
• Lead payroll system enhancements, compliance updates, and regulatory change implementations
• Troubleshoot complex payroll and time management issues and perform root-cause analysis
• Support payroll cycles, audits, testing, and go-live readiness for payroll-related projects
• Drive HR digital transformation initiatives by identifying automation and process improvement opportunities

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Human Resources, or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in SAP Payroll and Positive Time Management in complex environments
• SAP Certification in SAP HCM, SF ECP, or related payroll modules is mandatory
• Proven experience managing multi-country payroll and statutory requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Skills Set

• SAP Payroll configuration and optimization
• Positive Time Management and payroll compliance
• SAP SuccessFactors EC to S-4HANA integration
• Payroll testing, regression, and deployment
• Statutory and legal payroll governance
• Process automation and HR digital transformation

Why Join Us

• Senior specialist role with regional and multi-country exposure
• Opportunity to lead payroll transformation initiatives at scale
• Competitive compensation aligned with Al-Futtaim Group standards
• High-impact role working with HR, Finance, and IT leadership
• Long-term career growth within a diversified regional organization