UAE Payroll Specialist — WPS & Compliance

McGettigan's; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to manage payroll operations across the UAE. Responsibilities include preparing payroll data for compliance with UAE labor laws, validating attendance records, and ensuring accurate salary calculations. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and has 2–4 years of payroll experience. Knowledge of payroll software and strong attention to detail is essential. This role offers a chance to contribute to the Finance team's effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of payroll experience in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor law and WPS procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly payroll data for processing through the Wage Protection System.
• Validate and reconcile attendance and payroll-related inputs.
• Accurately calculate salaries and deductions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ConnectHR

Job description

A hospitality company in Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to manage payroll operations across the UAE. Responsibilities include preparing payroll data for compliance with UAE labor laws, validating attendance records, and ensuring accurate salary calculations. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and has 2–4 years of payroll experience. Knowledge of payroll software and strong attention to detail is essential. This role offers a chance to contribute to the Finance team's effectiveness.