ASSISTANT – PAYROLL

Gulf Air Group; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 5,600 - 7,800; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Air Group is seeking a payroll administrator to support processing of payroll transactions, maintain employee records, and respond to routine inquiries. This on-site role in Bahrain requires a Bachelor’s degree and 0–1 year of payroll experience, with collaboration across HR and Finance to ensure accurate, confidential payroll processing.

The position emphasizes audit-ready documentation, compliance with policies, and timely completion of payroll tasks while safeguarding data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing and ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records, including salary amendments, allowances, deductions, transfers, and employment changes.
• Verify payroll data and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with policies and entitlements.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for management review.

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Job description

To provide administrative and operational support in payroll processing activities by maintaining employee payroll records, assisting with payroll transactions, preparing reports, verifying payroll-related information, responding to employee queries, and ensuring payroll data is processed accurately, confidentially, and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records, including salary amendments, allowances, deductions, transfers, and employment changes.

Verify payroll data and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with approved policies, procedures, and employee entitlements.

Assist in preparing payroll reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for management review.

Support the administration of employee salary adjustments, annual increments, allowances, and other payroll-related transactions.

Respond to routine payroll-related inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders, escalating complex matters when necessary.

Assist in processing employee joiners, transfers, status changes, and terminations within payroll systems.

Review payroll inputs and outputs to identify discrepancies and support corrective actions where required.

Maintain proper payroll documentation, filing systems, and records to ensure confidentiality and audit readiness.

Coordinate with HR, Finance, and other departments to obtain payroll-related information and support payroll processing activities.

Ensure all assigned duties are performed accurately, confidentially, and within established timelines.

Perform other payroll and administrative duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent discipline

EXPERIENCE

0-1 years of experience in related field