Payroll Specialist: Saudi Compliance & Analytics

Confidentiel; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidentiel is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring precise salary processing, statutory compliance, and seamless execution of employee compensation and benefit plans in alignment with local regulations in Saudi Arabia.

The role emphasizes accurate disbursements, regulatory compliance, and data integrity within HRMS and payroll systems, with opportunities to build dashboards in Excel and Power BI for leadership insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in payroll operations or compensation management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, MIS, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Solid understanding of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, and WPS regulations.
• Practical exposure to HRMS and payroll management software.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly salary disbursements, including base pay, overtime, allowances, and authorized deductions.
• Compute final settlements, annual leave encashments, end-of-service gratuities, and GOSI contributions.
• Audit time, attendance, and leave records in coordination with HR teams prior to payroll closure.
• Build interactive dashboards and analytical reports using Excel and Power BI for leadership insights.
• Maintain comprehensive payroll records and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Keep employee financial records and compensation structures up to date within the HRMS/payroll system.
• Record salary revisions, promotions, and status adjustments accurately.
• Administer employee advances, loan deductions, and necessary salary adjustments.
• Ensure full alignment with Saudi Labor Law, Wage Protection System (WPS), and corporate governance.
• Address employee payroll inquiries professionally and resolve payroll-related issues promptly.

Skills

Payroll operations

Compensation management

Saudi labor law

GOSI & WPS

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, MIS, HR, or related

Tools

HRMS

Payroll software

Power BI

Job description

Confidentiel is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring precise salary processing, statutory compliance, and seamless execution of employee compensation and benefit plans in alignment with local regulations in Saudi Arabia.

The role emphasizes accurate disbursements, regulatory compliance, and data integrity within HRMS and payroll systems, with opportunities to build dashboards in Excel and Power BI for leadership insights.