Senior Specialist - Payroll & Engagement
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About the Role
e7 Group is hiring a Senior Specialist - Payroll & Engagement in Abu Dhabi to manage payroll operations and drive employee engagement initiatives. The role requires 5-7 years of experience in payroll, HR operations, and engagement, with knowledge of UAE labor law.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the end to end monthly payroll cycle for all e7 Group entities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant disbursement of salaries, allowances, overtime, bonuses, and final settlements
- Ensure full compliance with the UAE Wages Protection System (WPS), labor law, and internal HR policies
- Process and validate payroll inputs including new joiners, leavers, salary revisions, promotions, leave encashments, deductions, and reimbursements
- Manage end of service benefits (EOSB), gratuity calculations, and final settlements in line with UAE labor law and Group policy
- Oversee payroll related accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations in coordination with the Finance team
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll queries
- Support the design, planning, and execution of e7 Group's employee engagement strategy and calendar
- Coordinate the rollout of the annual employee engagement survey, analyze results, and support development of action plans
- Drive employee recognition programs
- Plan and execute Group wide engagement events
- Partner with internal communications to craft engaging employee communications
- Maintain accurate payroll and employee data within the Group's HRIS
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in Payroll, HR Operations, and/or Employee Engagement, preferably within a group or multi entity structure in the UAE or GCC
- CIPD, SHRM CP/SCP, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or equivalent HR/payroll certification is an advantage
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Job Purpose
- The Senior Specialist – Payroll & Engagement is responsible for the accurate and timely execution of e7 Group's payroll operations while driving employee engagement initiatives that strengthen organizational culture and the employee experience.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage the end to end monthly payroll cycle for all e7 Group entities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant disbursement of salaries, allowances, overtime, bonuses, and final settlements.
- Ensure full compliance with the UAE Wages Protection System (WPS), labor law, and internal HR policies, including timely submission of SIF files and bank coordination.
- Process and validate payroll inputs including new joiners, leavers, salary revisions, promotions, leave encashments, deductions, and reimbursements in coordination with HR Operations and HRBPs.
- Manage end of service benefits (EOSB), gratuity calculations, and final settlements in line with UAE labor law and Group policy.
- Oversee payroll related accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations in coordination with the Finance team, ensuring accurate reporting and audit readiness.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll queries, providing timely, accurate, and professional resolution.
- Ensure payroll processes are executed in line with internal controls, SOX requirements (where applicable), and audit standards.
- Support internal and external audits by providing accurate payroll data, reconciliations, and supporting evidence.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of UAE labor law, taxation, social security, and pension contributions.
- Continuously review payroll controls and recommend enhancements to mitigate risks and strengthen governance.
- Support the design, planning, and execution of e7 Group's employee engagement strategy and calendar.
- Coordinate the rollout of the annual employee engagement survey, analyze results, and support the development of action plans.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in Payroll, HR Operations, and/or Employee Engagement, preferably within a group or multi entity structure in the UAE or GCC.
- CIPD, SHRM CP/SCP, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or equivalent HR/payroll certification is an advantage.
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