HR Specialist (Payroll)
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We are looking to hire an HR Specialist (Payroll) who will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations, employee benefits administration, and payroll compliance for our client based in Dubai – one of the largest organizations in the region.
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Overview
We are looking to hire an
Hr Specialist (Payroll)
who will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations, employee benefits administration, and payroll compliance for our client based in Dubai – one of the largest organizations in the region.
This position is a
contract role with an initial duration of
6 months
and is
renewable
based on performance and business needs.
The role sits within the
Human Capital Department and reports directly to the relevant Human Capital Manager.
We are looking for a passiona
te HR Specialist
with extensive expertise in payroll operations and a strong understanding of UAE payroll regulations, compensation and benefits, and Oracle Fusion HCM.
You should have proven experience independently managing payroll cycles, validating payroll transactions, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage the monthly payroll cycle, ensuring all recurring and non-recurring payroll components are accurately processed and validated.
- Review and validate payroll transactions, including new joiners, leavers, salary revisions, unpaid leave, allowances, deductions, overtime, pension, and other payroll-related changes.
- Validate payroll costing results and ensure payroll entries are accurately transferred to the finance subledger with the correct cost allocations and accounting codes.
- Process, audit, and reconcile employee benefits and end-of-service benefits in accordance with company policies and UAE regulations.
- Manage the administration of medical insurance and life insurance benefits, including employee additions, deletions, amendments, and coordination with insurance providers.
- Ensure payroll data integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.
- Support payroll reporting, reconciliation activities, and respond to payroll-related queries from employees and internal stakeholders.
- Knowledge, skills & experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline with specialization in Payroll. A Master's degree is an advantage.
- Minimum
- 7 years of payroll experience
- , with at least
- 5 years of UAE payroll
experience in a similar role.
- Hands-on experience with
- Oracle Fusion HCM Payroll is mandatory.
- Strong understanding of UAE payroll legislation, compensation & benefits, payroll accounting, and end-of-service benefit calculations.
- Experience within Free Zone, Real Estate, Aviation, Telecommunications, Entertainment, or Retail industries is highly preferred.
- Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent command of the English language.
Availability
- Preference will be given to candidates who are
- available immediately.
- We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates.
Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.
We will review your job application within 7 working days.
Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to gain a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the opportunity in more detail, and advise on the next steps.
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