Senior HR Executive - Payroll

Landmark Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Dubai is seeking a Payroll Manager with strong experience in payroll management and compliance with GCC labor laws. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and 4-6 years of hands-on experience. Responsibilities include managing payroll data, ensuring compliance, and processing settlements. The position requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in Oracle systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of hands-on payroll experience in a large organization.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy between Time & Attendance systems and payroll data.
• Process monthly payroll and handle end-to-end processing of settlements.
• Ensure compliance with GCC labor laws.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Oracle HCM

Excellent understanding of GCC labor laws

Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel

Excellent communication skills

High attention to detail

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Effective time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Oracle EBS

Oracle Payroll Cloud

Job description

Job Description:

Roles & Responsibilities

Time & Attendance (T&A) and Payroll Data Management

• Ensure accuracy and consistency between Time & Attendance systems and payroll data in Oracle EBS/HCM.
• Reconcile T&A edits with employee timesheets and attendance records.
• Analyze trends and patterns in T&A data to identify opportunities for payroll optimization.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between T&A records and payroll calculations.
• Coordinate the consolidation and approval of payroll files.

Payroll Operations

• Maintain and update employee payroll information in Oracle EBS / HCM.
• Process monthly payroll, including salary computation, statutory deductions, and allowances.
• Handle end-to-end processing of Full & Final Settlements, Leave Salary, Leave Travel Allowance, and other payouts in line with Landmark policies and local labor laws.
• Prepare and issue payslips.
• Manage and resolve payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc payroll reports for internal use and audit purposes.

Compliance & System Support

• Ensure compliance with GCC labor laws, gratuity, pension, and leave accrual regulations.
• Support the implementation and upgrades of payroll systems, including Oracle Payroll Cloud.
• Maintain accurate records of employee leave and absences for audit and reporting purposes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 4-6 years of hands-on payroll experience in a large, structured organization.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of Oracle HCM, Oracle ESS Payroll, and Oracle Cloud Payroll systems.
• Excellent understanding of GCC labor laws, payroll compliance, and statutory regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and reconciliation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Effective time management and coordination skills to handle multiple priorities.