Payroll & Data Migration Analyst (Contract)

The Role

Payroll Data Migration & System Implementation

• Support the end-to-end migration of payroll data into Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O
• Validate, cleanse, and reconcile legacy payroll data prior to migration
• Work closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate mapping of payroll elements (earnings, deductions, benefits, etc.)
• Assist in system configuration testing, including parallel runs and UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies, errors, or data gaps during migration

Payroll Processing Support

• Assist in processing payroll during the transition period to ensure business continuity
• Ensure payroll outputs are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time
• Support reconciliation activities between legacy systems and Dynamics 365 outputs

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a key point of contact between HR, Finance, and IT / system implementation partners
• Provide subject matter expertise on payroll processes and statutory requirements
• Support training and knowledge transfer to internal teams post-implementation

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure payroll data and processes comply with UAE labour laws and company policies
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee data and payroll information
• Support audit requirements related to payroll data migration and system changes

Experience & Technical Skills

• Minimum 3–5 years’ solid payroll/data migration experience, preferably in a UAE-based organisation, but with regional MENA experience
• Proven experience working on payroll system implementations or data migrations
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O / Finance modules) — essential
• Strong understanding of payroll structures, including Salaries, allowances, commissions, End-of-service benefits, Leave and absence impact on payroll
• Advanced Excel skills (data validation, reconciliation, analysis) with experience with manual payroll/accounting systems would be preferrable
• Regional Payroll knowledge and experience is preferred
• Strong working knowledge of UAE/regional payroll practices
• Exposure to regional payroll systems and practices across the GCC and wider region is highly desirable, specifically in UAE, Bahrain, Oman, KSA, and Egypt
• This will support accurate data migration and alignment across multi-country payroll structures.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism

Working Relationships

• HR Team (payroll, employee data, policies)
• Finance Team (GL, reconciliations, cost allocation)

• External Payroll Vendors

• This role will directly support a high-impact transformation initiative (F&O), ensuring:
• Accurate payroll migration
• Minimal disruption to employee pay
• Strong foundation for future HR and Finance integration
• Over 42,000 people work for us in more than 700 offices all over the world.
• This breadth of global coverage, combined with specialist services and market insight, means we'll always have an expert who is local to you.