Payroll Specialist

Veeam; Remote; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data resilience leader is looking for a Payroll Specialist in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will coordinate payroll activities for Saudi Arabia and other EMEA regions, ensuring compliance with local laws and company policies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, professional payroll certification, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an international payroll function. The role requires advanced proficiency in Excel and strong communication skills, both in Arabic and English. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an international payroll function within Saudi Arabia.
• Native Arabic speaker with English proficiency.
• Experience in a Shared Services Centre is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll processing for Saudi Arabia and EMEA subsidiaries.
• Liaise with local payroll service providers.
• Prepare and submit payroll input files and monitor tax liabilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Professional certification in payroll or HR (e.g., SOCPA, CIPD)

Training in Saudi labor law or payroll systems

Job description

Veeam, the #1 global market leader in data resilience, believes businesses should control all their data whenever and wherever they need it. Veeam provides data resilience through data backup, data recovery, data portability, data security, and data intelligence. Based in Seattle, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we move forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world’s biggest brands. The future of data resilience is here - go fearlessly forward with us.

About the Role

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for coordinating payroll activities for Saudi Arabia and other EMEA subsidiaries and branches of the Veeam Group. This role operates as part of a team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with local laws and company policies.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinating payroll processing for Saudi Arabia and other EMEA subsidiaries/branches in collaboration with the Global Payroll Team.
• Liaising with local payroll service providers to ensure timely and accurate payroll information flow.
• Preparing and submitting monthly payroll input files, reviewing calculations from local service providers, monitoring tax and social security liabilities, and resolving payroll queries.
• Collaborating with HR to address and resolve employee payroll inquiries promptly and comprehensively.
• Supporting external annual audits by providing documentation and clarification on payroll-related matters.
• Participating in payroll process improvement and enhancement projects as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an institution accredited by the Saudi Ministry of Education.
• Professional certification in payroll, HR, or accounting (e.g., SOCPA, CIPD) is an advantage.
• Additional training in Saudi labor law, GOSI, or payroll systems is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an international payroll function within Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in a Shared Services Centre is an advantage.
• Native Arabic speaker: proficiency in English (written and spoken) required; knowledge of an additional European language is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.

Bonus Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative team player.
• Proactive in understanding and assimilating payroll and order processing procedures.
• Capable of completing and prioritizing daily tasks with high accuracy and minimal error.
• Commitment to ongoing self‑improvement and learning.
• Adaptable to change and able to reprioritize tasks as needed.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Please note: If an applicant is permanently located outside of Saudi, Veeam reserves the right to decline the application for this position.

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