Payroll Manager

Keka Inc.; Lusail; On-site; QAR 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global vibes

Learning budgets

Flexible time off

Agile culture

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Snoonu in Qatar is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead and scale our payroll across HQ, Snoomart, Grocery, Garage, Accommodation and frontline teams.

You will own governance, drive automation with Keka and ERP integrations, ensure multi-country compliance (Qatar, Kuwait, Oman), and build a resilient team with robust controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or related field.
• 6+ years payroll experience; 2–3 years in leadership across multiple countries.
• Strong GCC payroll and labor law knowledge (Qatar, Kuwait, Oman) incl. WPS.
• Experience with payroll systems (Keka) and ERP integration; Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Ability to build and diversify a resilient payroll team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the payroll function across multiple brands and markets.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll governance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure multi-country compliance with labor laws, WPS, and social security.
• Drive automation and system integrations (Keka, ERP) with Finance.
• Provide payroll metrics and reporting to leadership and manage disputes.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Multi-country payroll

Governance

Automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

Keka

Dynamics 365

Job description

Snoonu is looking for a Payroll Manager to lead and scale our payroll function as the company grows.

Role will support a multi-country, multi-brand workforce spanning HQ staff, Snoomart, Grocery, Garage,

Accommodation, and our large rider and driver population. You will build a stronger, more resilient payroll

structure — growing and diversifying the team, strengthening controls, increasing automation and

segregation of duties, and ensuring accurate, compliant payroll across every market and business line we

operate in.

What You’ll Get Your Hands On:

• Build & Lead the Payroll Team: Grow, structure, and manage the payroll function, addressing today's thin team coverage and reducing key-person risk by hiring and developing a more diverse, resilient team.
• Own End-to-End Payroll Governance: Oversee accurate, on-time payroll processing across all business units (HQ, Snoomart, Grocery, Garage, Accommodation) and worker categories (staff, full-time riders/drivers, 3PL).
• Strengthen Controls & Segregation of Duties: Implement proper segregation of duties, approval workflows, and review controls across payroll processing that are currently under- resourced given the team's size.
• Ensure Multi-Country Compliance: Ensure payroll complies with labor law, Wage Protection System (WPS), and social security requirements across Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and other relevant markets.
• Manage Leave, Settlements & Disputes: Oversee leave and final settlement processing, and act as the escalation point for complex payroll disputes and queries.
• Partner on Payroll Systems: Work with the Automation & AI Engineering team to modernize payroll workflows (e.g., Keka integration, bank file automation) as part of the wider Dynamics 365 transformation.
• Manage Cash & Distribution Oversight: Provide oversight of cash salary distribution and COD- related payroll adjustments for fleet and frontline teams.
• Report on Payroll Metrics: Deliver payroll cost, headcount, and compliance reporting to Finance leadership.
• Build Succession & Coverage: Establish cross-training and succession plans so payroll processing is never dependent on any single individual or nationality group.

The Magic You Bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Experience: 6+ years of payroll experience, including at least 2–3 years in a payroll leadership or management role, ideally across multiple countries or business units.
• Multi-Country Payroll Knowledge: Strong understanding of GCC payroll and labor law requirements (Qatar, Kuwait, Oman), including WPS and end-of-service benefit calculations.
• Systems Knowledge: Experience with payroll systems (e.g., Keka) and ERP integration; exposure to Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Team Building: Proven ability to build, diversify, and develop a team, with a deliberate focus on redundancy and succession planning.
• Controls & Governance: Strong understanding of payroll controls and segregation of duties.
• Communication: Confident communicator able to manage sensitive payroll queries and disputes professionally.
• Adaptability: Comfortable scaling a function to match a fast-growing, multi-brand, multi-country business.

Inside Snoonu’s Universe

Snoonu is Qatar’s homegrown Super App, reinventing daily life with blazing-fast delivery, shopping, and more – all in one place. Powered by tech, driven by a global team, and obsessed with making life easier.

The Dream We’re Chasing

To be the first Qatari Ultra App that propels the region and its community through innovation and technology. We have global ambitions where what we do surpasses norms and limitations every time.

The Quest We’re On

To radically transform how people live by leveraging technology to connect them with endless possibilities.

Our Everyday Superpowers

Be Customer Obsessed: “Focus on the customer and all else will follow.”

Act with Integrity: “We are honest, ethical, and trustworthy in everything we do.”

Be Curious and Creative: “We constantly innovate and create solutions to bring a lasting positive impact.”

Lead by Example and Take Ownership: “Be the change you want to see and take ownership.”

Work Smart and Deliver Results: “You can do more by doing less, better, and faster.”

It's All About People: “Be a team player; together we are stronger.”

Real Builders Ship: “We turn ideas into products, plans into action, and challenges into opportunities.”

Perks & Worklife Magic At Snoonu

Global Vibes – Collaborate with a worldwide crew.

Brain Boosters – Learning budgets, access to courses, and tools for your growth.

Flexible Time Off – We take recharging seriously. Generous leave and wellness policies.

Agile Everything – Scrum isn’t a buzzword here. It’s how we roll, from product to ops.

We’re certified as a Great Place to Work®, a recognition that celebrates a culture we’ve built together where people come first, always. This certification reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.

Certified for Excellence

Our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications demonstrate our dedication to world-class quality and a safe, supportive workplace, reinforcing our promise to deliver exceptional service while prioritizing the wellbeing of our people.

Beyond the Code: Giving Back Matters

We don’t just build apps. We’re committed to doing business sustainably and giving back to the community that fuels us. From eco-conscious practices to CSR projects, we’re always finding ways to do better—and we invite you to be a part of that mission.

Diversity Isn’t Just a Buzzword

At Snoonu, fairness and inclusion are the foundation of everything we do. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes people from every walk of life. Be bold. Be you. Thrive here.

Let’s Build the Future Together

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