Payroll Specialist/ Officer

Job Purpose

Payroll Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll within the scheduled timeline.
• Prepare WPS salary files and coordinate salary processing with banks or exchange houses.
• Verify attendance, overtime, leave, unpaid leave, deductions, allowances, commissions, and other adjustments.
• Maintain records of salary changes, increments, deductions, transfers, and new joiners.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance on payroll inputs, employee changes, and salary payments.
• Calculate leave salary, deductions, unpaid leave, overtime, and other employee entitlements.
• Prepare final settlements including salary, leave settlement, gratuity or end-of-service benefits, deductions, and other payments.
• Verify payroll against employment contracts and approved salary structures.
• Process new joiners, resignations, terminations, and employee transfers in the payroll system.
• Reconcile payroll reports with bank, WPS, and accounting records.
• Handle employee payroll queries and resolve salary-related discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee salary and personal information.

Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare monthly payroll, variance, headcount, and management reports.
• Maintain documentation and filing of payroll records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Stay updated on UAE labour law, WPS requirements, and payroll-related regulations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two to five years of UAE payroll experience, preferably including WPS.
• Strong knowledge of UAE payroll practices and labour regulations.
• Hands-on experience with WPS salary processing.
• Good knowledge of Excel, including formulas, Pivot Tables, and payroll reconciliation.
• Experience with HRMS or payroll software such as Paylite or similar systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work under strict payroll deadlines.

Compensation

• The stated salary is AED 4,000 per month.

Work Location

• The role is performed in person.