Assistant Manager, Payroll & Payments (UAEN)

Job overview: Commercial Bank of Dubai is seeking a Assistant Manager, Payroll & Payments (UAEN) to join its banking team in the United Arab Emirates. Oversee the bank’s payroll and employee payment activities, ensuring monthly salary processing is accurate, timely, confidential and supported by effective controls. The role works with HR, Finance, Technology and business teams to strengthen governance, reporting, automation and employee service. The successful candidate will work with colleagues and stakeholders to support reliable service, sound decisions and the bank’s operating standards. This vacancy is intended for UAE Nationals.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the end-to-end monthly payroll cycle and monitor the completion of inputs, validations, approvals and release activities.
• Review salary changes, allowances, incentives, deductions and final settlements, resolving discrepancies before payroll is processed.
• Maintain payroll controls, reconciliations, procedures and records in line with applicable labour requirements and internal policies.
• Support internal and external audits, investigate payroll exceptions and track agreed corrective actions to completion.
• Lead user acceptance testing for payroll system changes and coordinate improvements, upgrades and automation initiatives.
• Work with HR and Finance teams to improve system integration, reporting accuracy, data integrity and the employee payment experience.

Requirements and qualifications

• This position is reserved for a UAE National.
• Relevant experience in payroll operations, employee payments, HR finance or a related banking function.
• Working knowledge of payroll controls, reconciliations, statutory requirements and confidential employee data.
• Demonstrated ability to organise work, manage priorities and meet agreed deadlines.
• A professional approach, sound judgement and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality are important.

Skills and competencies

• Payroll administration
• Payment processing and reconciliation
• HR and finance systems
• Internal controls and audit support
• Process improvement and confidentiality

Employment details

Employment details: This is a full time opportunity with Commercial Bank of Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position is intended for candidates who can meet the responsibilities and service standards described above. Employment conditions and compensation can be discussed during the recruitment process.