Saudi Payroll Specialist: WPS, SAP & Compliance

Specialized Enterprise Systems (SES); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Enterprise Systems (SES) is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist in Riyadh to manage the end-to-end payroll cycle in line with Saudi labor law and WPS requirements. You will ensure accurate processing, timely salary transfers, and thorough documentation across SAP HCM and government platforms.

Responsibilities include handling benefits, deductions, settlements, and responding to payroll inquiries while maintaining strict confidentiality and supporting audits for HR and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• 2–3 years of payroll experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process the full monthly payroll cycle, including salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions, and final settlements.
• Prepare and upload payroll files through 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 per Saudi Labor Law.
• Maintain payroll data in SAP HCM, ensuring master data accuracy.
• 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 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.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Deadline-driven

Education

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

Tools

SAP HCM

WPS/Mudad

Qiwa

Job description

Specialized Enterprise Systems (SES) is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist in Riyadh to manage the end-to-end payroll cycle in line with Saudi labor law and WPS requirements. You will ensure accurate processing, timely salary transfers, and thorough documentation across SAP HCM and government platforms.

Responsibilities include handling benefits, deductions, settlements, and responding to payroll inquiries while maintaining strict confidentiality and supporting audits for HR and