Payroll Specialist

Foodics; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant management tech firm in Riyadh is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage the end-to-end global payroll process across various countries. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of payroll experience, in-depth knowledge of compliance laws in KSA, and strong skills in payroll systems. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for personal development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Regular training and learning stipend

Opportunity for equity

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Experience in fast-growing ventures.
• Understanding of compliance in KSA and other markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll cycle across multiple countries.
• Process payroll transactions including salaries and bonuses.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.

Skills

Experience in payroll processing

Knowledge of payroll laws

Excel skills

High attention to detail

Communication skills in English and Arabic

Education

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

Tools

HRMS and payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Odoo)

Job description

Who Are We❓

We Are Foodics! a leading restaurant management ecosystem and payment tech provider. Founded in 2014 with headquarters in Riyadh and offices across 5 countries, including UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait. We are currently serving customers and partners in over 35 different countries worldwide. Our innovative products have successfully processed over 6 billion (yes, billion with a B) orders so far! making Foodics one of the most rapidly evolving SaaS companies to ever emerge from the MENA region. Also, Foodics has achieved three rounds of funding, with the latest raising $170 million in the largest SaaS funding round in MENA, boosting its innovation capabilities to better serve business owners.

The Job in a Nutshell💡

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our People & Culture team at our Riyadh Headquarters. In this role, you will own and manage the end-to-end global payroll process across all countries where Foodics operates. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance with local labor regulations.

This position is critical in controlling all payroll-related payouts, maintaining and updating SLAs, and leading process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, and scalability as we grow.

What Will You Do❓

• Handle the entire payroll cycle across multiple countries.
• Process monthly payroll transactions, including but not limited to base salary, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and final settlements.
• Validate and reconcile payroll data with Finance and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee data in the payroll systems.
• Control payroll payouts and ensure alignment with compliance standards.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline payroll operations and reduce errors.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, social security, and tax regulations in each operating country.
• Prepare and deliver monthly payroll reports and audit trails.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payslips, salary discrepancies, and statutory deductions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with related departments for seamless execution.

What Are We Looking For❓

• 2 years of hands-on experience in a similar role capacity.
• Experience working in fast-growing Fintech companies.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR, Accounting or equivalent education or work experience.
• Solid knowledge of payroll laws and compliance across KSA and at least 1–2 other markets (UAE, Egypt, etc.).
• Experience working with HRMS and payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Odoo, or similar platforms).
• Strong Excel and data management skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliation, etc.).
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and utmost confidentiality.
• Process-oriented mindset with the ability to suggest and implement improvements.
• Agile and adaptable in fast-paced startup environments.
• Motivated and open to continuous learning.
• Business Acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• Highly motivated and ambitious in achieving goals.

What We Offer You❗

We believe you will love working at Foodics!

• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including bonuses and the potential for shares.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 14 countries, and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.