Strategic Payroll & Rewards Specialist

Element; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Element is seeking a Payroll and Rewards Officer to oversee accurate monthly payroll processing, benefits administration, and compensation governance in the UAE. The role ensures compliance with UAE Labour Law and WPS while supporting salary reviews and incentive programs.

You will collaborate with Finance for salary funding, maintain confidential payroll records, and respond to payroll queries, ensuring timely and accurate remuneration for employees in Sharjah and across the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within established timelines
• Review attendance, leave records, overtime, commissions, and allowances
• Calculate salaries, deductions, bonuses, incentives, and end-of-service benefits
• Ensure payroll data is accurate and compliant with company policies and UAE labour laws
• Coordinate with Finance for payroll funding and salary disbursement
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliation reports, and audit schedules
• Maintain payroll records and employee salary information
• Process salary adjustments, promotions, transfers and salary increments
• Handle employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Ensure confidentiality of employee payroll information
• Support administration of compensation and benefits programs
• Maintain salary structures, grading systems and compensation databases
• Assist in salary benchmarking and market surveys
• Monitor internal pay equity and compensation consistency
• Support annual salary review and bonus processes
• Prepare compensation analysis reports and recommendations
• Assist in developing reward and recognition initiatives
• Support incentive and performance-based reward programs
• Track and report rewards program effectiveness
• Administer employee benefits programs including medical insurance and life insurance
• Manage allowances and employee wellness programs
• Coordinate benefit enrollment and updates
• Liaise with insurance providers and external vendors
• Ensure employee benefits records are accurate and updated
• Support annual benefits renewal activities
• Ensure payroll practices comply with UAE Labour Law and WPS
• Follow company policies, internal controls and audit requirements
• Prepare and submit WPS files as required
• Support internal and external payroll audits
• Maintain compliance documentation and payroll records
• Monitor legislative changes impacting payroll and rewards practices
• Generate regular payroll and compensation reports
• Prepare HR metrics including headcount reports, payroll cost, overtime, benefits utilization
• Analyze payroll trends and recommend improvements
• Support budgeting and workforce planning

Job description

Element is seeking a Payroll and Rewards Officer to oversee accurate monthly payroll processing, benefits administration, and compensation governance in the UAE. The role ensures compliance with UAE Labour Law and WPS while supporting salary reviews and incentive programs.

You will collaborate with Finance for salary funding, maintain confidential payroll records, and respond to payroll queries, ensuring timely and accurate remuneration for employees in Sharjah and across the UAE.