Senior Payroll Officer

• Execute end-to-end monthly payroll processing for employees across multiple entities and/or countries (where applicable).
• Ensure accurate calculation and timely disbursement of salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and end-of-service benefits.
• Process all payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, salary revisions, promotions, and variable pay.
• Ensure payroll costs are correctly allocated to projects, sites, cost centres, and business units in line with approved structures and Finance requirements

• Ensure payroll compliance with UAE Labour Law and applicable GCC regulations
• Maintain strict compliance with Wage Protection System (WPS)
• Ensure accurate and timely statutory deductions, including pension contributions for UAE and GCC nationals (where applicable).
• Support internal and external audits by preparing payroll documentation, reconciliations, and statutory reports.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records and employee data within the payroll system.
• Manage payroll-related documentation including employment contracts, salary adjustment letters, certificates, and benefit changes.
• Reconcile payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies in a timely and controlled manner.

• Prepare and submit monthly payroll reports, reconciliations, and variance analysis to the Finance team.
• Provide payroll-related reporting and insights to HR and Finance stakeholders to support decision-making.

• Act as the primary point of contact for employee payroll-related queries.
• Ensure prompt and professional resolution of payroll discrepancies while maintaining confidentiality and trust.

• Lead the digitalisation and modernisation of payroll processes, with a focus on automation, system efficiency, and data accuracy.
• Act as the payroll system subject-matter expert, overseeing system configuration, enhancements, and data integrity.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to support system upgrades, implementations, or migrations.
• Identify system gaps and manual dependencies, proposing and implementing technology-driven solutions to strengthen payroll governance.
• Ensure payroll systems remain compliant with legal requirements and internal controls.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
• Ensure payroll data is managed in line with internal data protection policies and access controls.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of payroll experience, preferably within UAE/GCC.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, WPS, payroll compliance, and statutory regulations.
• Proven experience managing payroll for large and diverse employee populations, including staff, expatriates, and workers.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems/software, with demonstrated experience in payroll system optimisation or process automation.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and labour law
• Ability to manage strict deadlines and work under pressure
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High level of integrity, discretion, and accountability
• Digital and systems-oriented mindset with continuous improvement focus

• Hands-on experience using the Horizon payroll system, with demonstrated capability to manage, optimise, and improve payroll system functionality.
• Experience in construction or project-based environments.
• Exposure to multi-country or regional (GCC) payroll.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• Experience leading or participating in payroll digitalisation or system optimisation projects.

• Competitive Benefits
• Positive Workplace Culture
• Opportunity to work with a leading international construction group
• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact projects in the Middle East
• Collaborative, diverse, and professional work environment
• Career growth and development opportunities

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