Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Human Resources, with a minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on payroll experience in the UAE. A strong understanding of UAE Labour Law, WPS, MOHRE requirements, and calculations for leave salary, gratuity, and end-of-service benefits is mandatory. Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel and experience with payroll or ERP systems are also required.
Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing and ensure the accurate and timely payment of employee salaries in compliance with UAE Labour Law, WPS requirements and company policies. Key Responsibilities:Process the complete monthly payroll cycle for employees, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.Review attendance, timesheets, overtime, allowances, incentives, bonuses, leave, unpaid leave and payroll deductions.Prepare, validate and submit WPS Salary Information Files (SIF) in accordance with MOHRE requirements.Reconcile payroll reports with salary sheets, employee records, attendance data, WPS files and general ledger accounts.Calculate leave salary, end-of-service benefits, gratuity, final settlements and other employee benefits in accordance with UAE Labour Law and company policy.Maintain payroll provisions and schedules for leave salary, gratuity, bonuses and other employee-related benefits.Prepare payroll journal entries and coordinate with the Finance Manager for accurate posting to the appropriate GL accounts, cost centres, projects and divisions.Conduct monthly reconciliation of payroll expenses and payroll-related payable and provision accounts.Coordinate with HR, Finance, Operations and project teams to resolve attendance, employee master-data and payroll-related discrepancies.Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records, employee documents and supporting schedules.Support internal and external audits by providing payroll reports, reconciliations and supporting documentation.Prepare monthly payroll reports and management summaries, including employee cost analysis, overtime, deductions and payroll variance reports.Ensure all payroll changes are properly supported and approved before processing.Assist in improving payroll controls, automating processes and ERP-based payroll reporting. Qualifications / Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Human Resources or a related field.Minimum 3–4 years of hands-on payroll experience in the UAE is mandatory.Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law, WPS, MOHRE requirements, leave salary, gratuity and end-of-service calculations.Experience managing payroll for both staff and labour categories is highly preferred.Experience in construction, MEP, contracting or a project-based organization will be an advantage.Strong understanding of payroll accounting, GL reconciliation, provisions, accruals and cost allocation.Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel and payroll reconciliations.Practical experience with payroll or ERP systems is required; experience with ePromis will be an advantage.High level of accuracy, confidentiality, integrity and attention to detail.Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines and work effectively under pressure.Strong analytical, communication and coordination skills. To apply, please click the link below and complete the application form:https://forms.gle/Zb9SS7tfa3XQQV3H7