Payroll Specialist

Specialized Enterprise Systems (SES); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 156,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Enterprise Systems (SES) seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage the end-to-end payroll cycle in line with Saudi labor law and government platform requirements.

You will handle full monthly payroll processing, WPS/Mudad uploads, GOSI contributions, and benefit calculations while maintaining accurate master data in SAP HCM. Fluency in Arabic and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or related field.
• 2–3 years payroll experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• High accuracy, discretion and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Process full monthly payroll cycle including salaries, allowances, overtime and deductions.
• Prepare and upload payroll files through WPS via Mudad, ensuring on-time salary transfers.
• Manage GOSI registrations, updates and monthly contributions.
• Calculate end-of-service benefits, vacation pay and leave encashments.
• Maintain payroll data in SAP HCM with accurate master data.
• Process payroll transactions on Qiwa and other government platforms.
• Reconcile payroll accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle payroll inquiries and issue salary certificates and bank letters.
• Support audits with accurate payroll records and reports.
• Prepare monthly payroll reports and analytics for HR/Finance.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and compensation data.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion

Bilingual Arabic/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

SAP HCM

Wage Protection System (WPS)

Mudad

Qiwa

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage the end-to-end payroll cycle for our workforce. The role ensures accurate, timely, and fully compliant payroll processing in line with Saudi labor law and government platform requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process the full monthly payroll cycle, including salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions, and final settlements
• Prepare and upload payroll files through the Wage Protection System (WPS) via Mudad, ensuring on-time salary transfers
• Manage GOSI registrations, updates, monthly contributions, and reconciliations
• Calculate end-of-service benefits, vacation pay, and leave encashments in accordance with Saudi Labor Law
• Maintain and update employee payroll data in SAP HCM, ensuring accuracy of master data
• Process payroll-related transactions on Qiwa and other government platforms as required
• Reconcile payroll accounts monthly with Finance and resolve discrepancies
• Handle employee payroll inquiries and issue salary certificates and bank letters
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate payroll records and reports
• Prepare monthly payroll reports and analytics for HR and Finance management
• Ensure confidentiality of all payroll and compensation data

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
• 2–3 years of payroll experience in Saudi Arabia
• Advanced Excel skills
• High accuracy, discretion, and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Proficiency in Arabic and English