Payroll Specialist
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About the Role
Space42 is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Dubai to manage payroll operations, ensure compliance, and handle compensation administration. The role requires 4-7 years of payroll experience and proficiency in payroll systems like Oracle HCM.
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Responsibilities
- Perform daily payroll operations taking charge of payroll processes, wage computation, and timely & accurate disbursement of compensation across the organization
- Review, analyze and check payroll reports for accuracy, eliminating inefficiencies and errors, and making corrections through journal entries & other established procedures
- Provide information and answer employee queries about payroll related matters
- Manage electronic timekeeping systems, collating and reviewing timesheets
- Calculate payable hours, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings, and deductions. Track and monitor disbursements, deductions & reimbursements
- Prepare and issue earnings statements, issue paychecks, manage direct deposits and maintain employee records
- Execute time and attendance processing, and interface with payroll. Review, endorse and post overtime and other data
- Coordinate with HC to ensure accurate and updated employee data
- Comply with and manage audit requests as and when required
- Ensure accurate and timely year end reporting as needed. Prepare and present reports for senior management and the finance team
- Play the role of resident payroll tax expert to all internal and external stakeholders
- Provide administrative assistance to the accounting department and assist with payroll expenditure projections and their analysis
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
- Minimum 4–7 years of experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, or compensation and benefits functions
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes, labor laws, taxation, statutory deductions, and payroll compliance requirements
- Experience in end to end payroll processing, reconciliations, auditing, and payroll reporting
- Proficiency in payroll systems, HRMS/ERP applications, and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
- Experience working with Oracle HCM Payroll, ERP systems, or similar payroll platforms is preferred
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with integrity and professionalism
- Good understanding of financial controls, payroll accounting, and reporting procedures
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines in a fast paced environment
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Job Overview
- Looking for high paying Payroll Specialist jobs in Dubai? Space42 is offering exciting opportunities for professionals interested in payroll management, HR operations, compensation and benefits administration, and workforce management in UAE.
- These urgent payroll jobs in Dubai are ideal for candidates experienced in salary processing, payroll compliance, HR administration, employee benefits management, compensation analysis, labor law compliance, and payroll software systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily payroll operations taking charge of payroll processes, wage computation, and timely & accurate disbursement of compensation across the organization.
- Review, analyze and check payroll reports for accuracy, eliminating inefficiencies and errors, and making corrections through journal entries & other established procedures.
- Provide information and answer employee queries about payroll related matters.
- Manage electronic timekeeping systems, collating and reviewing timesheets.
- Calculate payable hours, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings, and deductions. Track and monitor disbursements, deductions & reimbursements.
- Prepare and issue earnings statements, issue paychecks, manage direct deposits and maintain employee records.
- Execute time and attendance processing, and interface with payroll. Review, endorse and post overtime and other data.
- Coordinate with HC to ensure accurate and updated employee data.
- Comply with and manage audit requests as and when required.
- Ensure accurate and timely year end reporting as needed. Prepare and present reports for senior management and the finance team.
- Play the role of resident payroll tax expert to all internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide administrative assistance to the accounting department and assist with payroll expenditure projections and their analysis.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Minimum 4–7 years of experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, or compensation and benefits functions.
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes, labor laws, taxation, statutory deductions, and payroll compliance requirements.
- Experience in end to end payroll processing, reconciliations, auditing, and payroll reporting.
- Proficiency in payroll systems, HRMS/ERP applications, and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
- Experience working with Oracle HCM Payroll, ERP systems, or similar payroll platforms is preferred.
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with integrity and professionalism.
- Good understanding of financial controls, payroll accounting, and reporting procedures.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Professional certifications related to payroll, finance, or HR are an advantage.
Application Notes
- Date Posted: Posted 4 weeks ago
- Expiration date: July 3, 2026
- Location: Dubai
- Job Title: Payroll Specialist
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