Paymaster (Saudi National)

SLS; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS is seeking a Paymaster to ensure accurate and timely payroll for our hospitality team. You will work closely with Finance and People & Culture to verify data, process monthly payroll, and maintain confidential records in line with Saudi regulations.

The role requires strong numerical skills, proficiency in Excel, and experience with payroll systems such as Oasys, SAP, or Oracle. You will handle sensitive information with discretion and support month-end closing activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Paymaster Payroll Officer or similar role preferably within hospitality
• Good knowledge of payroll processing attendance, leave, overtime, deductions and employee benefits
• Familiarity with Saudi Labor Law and payroll-related requirements
• Experience with payroll or HR systems such as Oasys SAP or Oracle is an advantage
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and within established timelines
• Calculate and verify salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions and other payroll adjustments
• Review attendance, leave, sick leave and other payroll-related data before payroll processing
• Coordinate closely with People & Culture and department leaders to ensure payroll inputs are complete and accurate
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records and system data
• Review new joiners, leavers, transfers, promotions and salary changes to ensure correct payroll processing
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, reconciliations and supporting documentation for month-end closing
• Ensure payroll practices comply with Saudi labor regulations, company policies and internal controls
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries in a timely manner
• Support Finance with payroll-related journal entries, accruals and reconciliations
• Maintain organized and audit-ready payroll documentation
• Handle all employee and payroll information with strict confidentiality and professionalism

Skills

Payroll processing

Attendance tracking

Deductions calculation

Confidentiality

Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

Oasys

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

At SLS The Red Sea precision behind the scenes is just as important as the experience we create for our guests As a Paymaster you will play a key role in ensuring our team members are paid accurately on time and in line with hotel policies and local regulations Working closely with the Finance and People amp Culture teams you will manage payroll processing verify employee data maintain accurate payroll records and support smooth month-end payroll operations while handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and within established timelines
• Calculate and verify salaries allowances overtime deductions and other payroll adjustments
• Review attendance leave sick leave and other payroll-related data before payroll processing
• Coordinate closely with People amp Culture and department leaders to ensure payroll inputs are complete and accurate
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records and system data
• Review new joiners leavers transfers promotions and salary changes to ensure correct payroll processing
• Prepare payroll reports summaries reconciliations and supporting documentation for month-end closing
• Ensure payroll practices comply with Saudi labor regulations company policies and internal controls
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries in a timely manner
• Support Finance with payroll-related journal entries accruals and reconciliations
• Maintain organized and audit-ready payroll documentation
• Handle all employee and payroll information with strict confidentiality and professionalism

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Paymaster Payroll Officer or similar role preferably within hospitality
• Good knowledge of payroll processing attendance leave overtime deductions and employee benefits
• Familiarity with Saudi Labor Law and payroll-related requirements
• Experience with payroll or HR systems such as Oasys SAP or Oracle is an advantage
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

• Previous experience as a Paymaster Payroll Officer or in a similar role preferably within hospitality
• Good knowledge of payroll processing attendance leave overtime deductions and employee benefits
• Familiarity with Saudi Labor Law and payroll-related requirements
• Experience with payroll or HR systems such as Oasys SAP or Oracle is an advantage
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong English communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment