UAE Payroll Specialist — Compliance & HRIS Expert

Taaeen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll services company in the UAE is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of payroll administration experience, knowledge of UAE Labor Law, and proficiency in HRIS systems. This role involves managing payroll data, resolving queries, and supporting audits. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll administration, preferably in the public sector or a large organization.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labor Law and payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and process monthly payroll in accordance with approved timelines and government policies.
• Verify employee attendance, leave records, deductions, and allowances.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports for management and audit purposes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Numerical accuracy

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, or payroll management certification)

Tools

HRIS systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading payroll services company in the UAE is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of payroll administration experience, knowledge of UAE Labor Law, and proficiency in HRIS systems. This role involves managing payroll data, resolving queries, and supporting audits. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.