UAE Payroll & WPS Compliance Specialist

Minutes; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Minutes is seeking a Payroll Management professional in the UAE to handle UAE-compliant monthly payroll, calculating salary, allowances, deductions, bonuses and reimbursements per employment contracts.

You will generate the SIF via bank/exchange portals, ensure WPS compliance, monitor for non-compliance, manage EOSB, leave, overtime, final settlements, and coordinate with MOHRE, banks, and insurers while maintaining audit-ready records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-5 years of UAE payroll processing and recruitment experience.
• Hands-on experience with WPS salary processing and SIF file generation via bank/exchange portals.
• Solid knowledge of UAE Labour Law, gratuity calculations, and MOHRE processes.
• Working knowledge of payroll/HRMS software (SAP, Zoho Payroll, Bayzat).
• Understanding of DHA/DOH health insurance requirements and Nafis guidelines.
• Strong sourcing skills across major job portals.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational/time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets; ATS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage UAE-compliant monthly payroll including salaries, allowances, deductions, bonuses, and reimbursements.
• Generate and submit SIF through bank/portal ensuring MOHRE validation.
• Ensure WPS compliance with timely salary transfers and monitor for penalties.
• Maintain accurate employee master data and MOHRE records; manage EOSB calculations.
• Administer leave, overtime, unpaid leave, and public holiday pay; handle final settlements and visa-related payments.
• Coordinate with Finance and banks for salary disbursement, WPS reconciliation, and SIF exceptions.
• Handle payroll documentation for MOHRE inspections and audits; stay audit-ready.
• Track Medina health insurance requirements and Nafis guidelines where applicable.
• Respond to payroll-related employee queries and ensure data confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Sourcing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Zoho Payroll

Bayzat

WPS portals

Job description

Minutes is seeking a Payroll Management professional in the UAE to handle UAE-compliant monthly payroll, calculating salary, allowances, deductions, bonuses and reimbursements per employment contracts.

You will generate the SIF via bank/exchange portals, ensure WPS compliance, monitor for non-compliance, manage EOSB, leave, overtime, final settlements, and coordinate with MOHRE, banks, and insurers while maintaining audit-ready records.