Payroll Officer

The Payroll Officer will manage end-to-end payroll operations for employees and help ensure that salaries and employee benefits are processed accurately and on schedule. The position also covers employee cost allocation, attendance, shifts and roster administration, end-of-service calculations, UAE National pension contributions, medical insurance and workers’ compensation. The role works with Human Capital teams, line managers and Finance to keep payroll information complete, compliant and supported by reliable records.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll, validating attendance, overtime, leave, allowances and deductions and resolving discrepancies before the scheduled payroll close.
• Coordinate attendance, shift and roster allocation across locations, working with managers and Human Capital partners to correct missing shifts and system exceptions.
• Apply working-hour and overtime policies consistently and follow up on payroll or attendance system issues that could affect employee payments.
• Allocate employee costs across companies, business units and cost objects, then reconcile monthly employee cost files with payroll and finance records.
• Calculate UAE National pension contributions, end-of-service gratuity and final settlements, maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.
• Coordinate medical insurance renewals and policy changes, manage workers’ compensation claims and prepare Human Capital reports on cost, turnover, attendance and leave.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources.
• At least four years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll calculations covering salary, overtime, allowances, deductions and employee benefits, supported by practical experience with HRMS or payroll systems.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills are required for reconciliations and reporting, together with confidence using HR information and payroll systems. Candidates should be able to investigate complex payroll, attendance, cost allocation and benefits discrepancies, identify root causes and resolve them carefully. Accuracy, confidentiality, service orientation, deadline management and familiarity with UAE employment and statutory benefit requirements are important.

Employment Details

This is a full-time Human Capital position based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role has regular contact with employees, line managers, Human Capital colleagues, Finance and insurance providers. It requires careful handling of personal information and strict adherence to company controls and applicable UAE labour requirements.