Senior HR Operations Lead: Payroll & Onboarding

Cigna Healthcare; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigna Healthcare in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced C&B / HR Operations Specialist to deliver accurate payroll, onboarding, offboarding, and compensation support across the employee lifecycle. The role emphasizes data integrity, compliance with UAE labour laws, and collaboration with Finance and IT for a seamless people operations function.

The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end payroll, coordinate onboarding for new joiners, handle final settlements, and provide

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years in Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, Payroll, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UAE payroll practices, lifecycle management, and labour laws.
• Hands-on experience using HRIS/payroll systems, preferably Workday.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly end-to-end payroll processing and reconciliation.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and ensure seamless employee experience.
• Manage offboarding and final settlements per UAE labour regulations.
• Assist in compensation and benefits administration and inquiries.
• Maintain HR data integrity in HRIS and generate HR reports.

Skills

Excel proficiency

HRIS experience (Workday)

Data privacy & discretion

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Payroll systems

Workforce management platforms

Job description

Cigna Healthcare in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced C&B / HR Operations Specialist to deliver accurate payroll, onboarding, offboarding, and compensation support across the employee lifecycle. The role emphasizes data integrity, compliance with UAE labour laws, and collaboration with Finance and IT for a seamless people operations function.

The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end payroll, coordinate onboarding for new joiners, handle final settlements, and provide