Senior Payroll Officer

Role Overview

Payroll Processing

• Manage the complete monthly payroll process and prepare and process salaries accurately and on time.
• Manage attendance, overtime, leave, allowances, deductions, advances, loans, and other payroll adjustments.
• Prepare WPS salary files and ensure timely submission.
• Calculate overtime, leave salary, allowances, deductions, and other payroll components.

Reconciliation and Coordination

• Reconcile payroll records with bank statements and accounting records.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance to verify payroll data and review employee attendance and timesheets.
• Coordinate with banks, HR, Finance, and other relevant parties regarding payroll matters.

Settlements, Records, and Reporting

• Handle employee salary queries and resolve payroll-related issues promptly.
• Prepare final settlements for resigned and terminated employees and calculate end-of-service benefits under UAE rules and company policy.
• Maintain accurate, updated, confidential payroll records and employee payroll-system data.
• Prepare payroll, reconciliation, management, and other payroll reports; support audits with documentation and reports.

Controls and Improvement

• Ensure payroll changes are properly documented and approved and resolve discrepancies before salary processing.
• Continuously review payroll processes and recommend improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Protect confidential employee salary and financial information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant payroll experience is preferred.
• Proven experience managing payroll for a large workforce; construction-industry experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE payroll practices and WPS, and understanding of UAE Labour Law provisions for salary, leave, overtime, and end-of-service benefits.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, data analysis, and reconciliation; experience with payroll or HRIS systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, accuracy, attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines; strong communication and coordination skills.