Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist

اسس | OSUS; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OSUS in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to administer payroll, compensation, and benefits with high confidentiality. You will ensure timely payroll cycles, handle statutory payments, and coordinate with Finance on reconciliations and period-end closing.

The role supports cost control and continuous improvement in payroll processes. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of statutory platforms (GOSI, Qiwa, Mudad), and fluent Arabic/English

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of payroll, compensation and benefits experience.
• Strong payroll processing knowledge and period-end closing support.
• Familiarity with GOSI, Qiwa, Mudad and related processes.
• Fluent in Arabic and English; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Administer and process monthly payroll cycle, including inputs, adjustments, deductions, overtime.
• Calculate compensation, allowances, benefits, and end-of-service payments.
• Manage government fees, statutory subscriptions, and registrations with authorities.
• Maintain accurate payroll records with confidentiality of data.
• Coordinate with Finance for payroll posting, reconciliation, and accruals.
• Monitor HR costs against budget and support variance analysis.
• Support month/quarter/year-end HR financial closing activities and reconciliations.
• Review payroll outputs for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external providers on payroll, insurance, and benefits.
• Respond to employee payroll queries promptly and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, financial controls, and labor regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by line manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Bilingual (Arabic/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin/HR

Tools

Excel

HRIS

ERP

Job description

OSUS in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to administer payroll, compensation, and benefits with high confidentiality. You will ensure timely payroll cycles, handle statutory payments, and coordinate with Finance on reconciliations and period-end closing.

The role supports cost control and continuous improvement in payroll processes. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of statutory platforms (GOSI, Qiwa, Mudad), and fluent Arabic/English