HR & Payroll Consultant

Job Purpose

Client Advisory & Relationship Management

• Act as the **primary point of contact** for assigned client portfolio on HR, payroll, and workforce compliance matters.
• Build **long-term trusted relationships** with key client stakeholders (owners, finance teams, HR leads).
• Provide **practical, commercially focused HR advice** tailored to UAE market conditions.
• Lead regular **client review meetings**, providing insights, risk updates, and improvement recommendations.

HR Advisory & Compliance

• Advise clients on **UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021)** and related regulations.
• Support clients in:
• Employment contracts (mainland & free zone)
• Employee classifications and benefits structuring
• Terminations, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling
• Leave policies, EOSB (End of Service Benefits), and compensation frameworks
• Conduct **HR health checks / compliance reviews** and provide actionable remediation plans.
• Develop and implement **HR policies, employee handbooks, and SOPs** aligned with UAE legal requirements.
• Support **immigration and visa-related HR processes** (in coordination with PRO/CSP teams).

Payroll Management & Processing

• Manage **end-to-end payroll processing** for multiple clients, including:
• Salary calculations, allowances, deductions
• Overtime, commissions, and bonus structures
• Leave salary and EOSB calculations
• Ensure compliance with **Wages Protection System (WPS)** requirements.
• Coordinate payroll outputs including:
• Payslips
• WPS file preparation
• Bank transfer reports
• Perform **payroll reconciliations** and resolve discrepancies proactively.
• Maintain strong controls to ensure **accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness** of payroll data.

Systems, Automation & Process Improvement

• Implement and manage **HRMS / payroll systems** (e.g., Zoho People, Zoho Books, or similar platforms).
• Identify opportunities to **automate payroll and HR workflows** to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Develop **standardised templates, trackers, and dashboards** for client reporting.
• Support integration of HR/payroll systems with **accounting and finance platforms**.

Reporting & Insights

• Prepare and deliver **monthly HR and payroll reports**, including:
• Headcount analysis
• Payroll summaries
• Cost analysis and trends
• Provide clients with **actionable insights** on workforce costs, productivity, and compliance risks.
• Support clients with **audit requests**, documentation, and regulatory submissions.

Business Development & Growth

• Identify opportunities for:
• **Upselling HR services**
• Cross-selling related services (accounting, tax, corporate services)
• Support proposal development, client onboarding, and **solution design**.
• Contribute to **thought leadership content** (guides, articles, webinars) on HR and payroll topics in the UAE.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• **Accounting & Tax teams** (for payroll postings, provisions, compliance)
• **Corporate Services teams** (for visas, licensing, labour files)
• **Technology teams** (for system implementations and integrations)
• Contribute to continuous improvement of **firm-wide service delivery standards**.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in **Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field**
• Minimum **2–4 years of experience** in HR and payroll, preferably within:
• Professional services / consulting firms
• Outsourced HR/payroll environments
• Strong working knowledge of:

• UAE Labour Law

• WPS regulations
• EOSB calculations and payroll compliance
• Experience handling **multiple clients or entities simultaneously**

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with:
• Payroll systems and HRMS platforms (Zoho, Bayzat, ZenHR or similar)
• Strong proficiency in:
• Microsoft Excel (advanced preferred – payroll reconciliations, trackers)
• Reporting and data analysis
• Familiarity with **UAE compliance frameworks and documentation standards**

Core Competencies

• Strong **consultative and client delivery mindset**
• Excellent **communication and stakeholder management skills**
• High attention to detail and **accuracy in payroll processing**
• Ability to manage **multiple deadlines and client priorities**
• Strong **problem-solving and analytical capabilities**
• High level of **confidentiality and professional integrity**

Language Requirements

• Fluency in **English (written and verbal)** is mandatory
• **Arabic is an advantage**