Payroll Specialist

Watts Water; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts Water is seeking a payroll and benefits specialist in Saudi Arabia to handle monthly payroll, benefits programs, and HRIS management. The role ensures accurate compensation, compliance with labor laws, and reliable data handling across the organization.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in HR/Accounting/Finance and 2-4 years of payroll experience, with strong Saudi regulatory knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-4 years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and payroll software.
• Advanced Excel skills and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Calculate salaries, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws.
• Manage employee benefits programs (health insurance, retirement, etc.).
• Administer HRIS system and maintain employee data.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations; handle inquiries on pay and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and tax requirements.
• Coordinate with external payroll vendors and insurance providers.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.
• Conduct benefits enrollment and education sessions.
• Prepare year-end tax documents and reports.
• Monitor and update HRIS with employee changes.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits administration

HRIS expertise

Attention to detail

Compliance knowledge

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Accounting/Finance

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Focus

Payroll operations, benefits administration, and HRIS management to ensure accurate and timely compensation, compliance with labor laws, and effective benefits management for all employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for all employees accurately and on time
• Calculate salaries, deductions, taxes, and benefits
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws
• Manage employee benefits programs (health insurance, retirement, etc.)
• Administer HRIS system and maintain employee data
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliationsHandle employee inquiries regarding pay and benefits
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and tax requirements
• Coordinate with external payroll vendors and insurance providers
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll and benefits information
• Conduct benefits enrollment and education sessions
• Prepare year-end tax documents and reports
• Monitor and update HRIS with employee changes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws and tax regulations
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and payroll software
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of benefits administration
• Preferred: Knowledge of Saudization requirements

Key Skills

• Payroll management
• Benefits administration
• HRIS expertise
• Attention to detail
• Compliance knowledge
• Data analysis
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Confidentiality
• Excel proficiency