Payroll Officer (m/f/d)
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About the Role
Halian is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll processes in Dubai, UAE. The role requires 3-5 years of UAE payroll experience, knowledge of UAE labor laws and GPSSA, and proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel.
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Responsibilities
- Maintain and update employee data in the ERP/HRMS system
- Manage employee insurance enrollment and renewals
- Prepare and analyze HR reports (attendance, leave, headcount, etc.)
- Monitor and validate employee attendance and leave records
- Process monthly payroll accurately and on time
- Calculate GPSSA contributions and ensure compliance
- Handle vacation and sick leave payments, including unused vacation reserves
- Allocate payroll costs to cost centers, products, and lines of business based on timesheets or other indicators
- Ensure accurate payroll accounting and reconciliation
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, HR, or related field
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in payroll processing within the UAE
- Strong knowledge of UAE labour laws, GPSSA, and payroll compliance
- Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with HR and Finance teams
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive data
- Problem solving and process improvement mindset
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Role Overview
- The Payroll Officer will be responsible for managing end to end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UAE labor laws and company policies.
HR Responsibilities
- Maintain and update employee data in the ERP/HRMS system.
- Manage employee insurance enrollment and renewals.
- Prepare and analyze HR reports (attendance, leave, headcount, etc.).
- Monitor and validate employee attendance and leave records.
Finance Responsibilities
- Process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
- Calculate GPSSA contributions and ensure compliance.
- Handle vacation and sick leave payments, including unused vacation reserves.
- Allocate payroll costs to cost centers, products, and lines of business based on timesheets or other indicators.
- Ensure accurate payroll accounting and reconciliation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in payroll processing within the UAE.
- Strong knowledge of UAE labour laws, GPSSA, and payroll compliance.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with HR and Finance teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive data.
- Problem solving and process improvement mindset.
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