Payroll Specialist

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Manage and process monthly payroll for approximately 1,300 employees across different pay groups and business units. Ensure accurate processing of salaries, allowances, deductions, overtime, incentives, reimbursements, and other payroll components. Validate payroll inputs received from HR, Finance, and business teams before processing. Ensure timely payroll closure and submission in line with company timelines. Handle payroll reconciliation and resolve discrepancies. Manage payroll operations through Adrenalin HRMS (preferred) or similar HRMS/payroll platforms. Maintain employee payroll data, salary structures, payroll rules, and system configurations. Generate payroll reports, MIS reports, and payroll analytics. Support system improvements, automation initiatives, and troubleshooting. Work closely with HRMS vendors and internal IT teams for system enhancements. Ensure payroll processes comply with GCC labour regulations and company policies. Maintain accurate records related to employee compensation and payroll documentation. Support payroll-related audits and statutory requirements. Coordinate with Finance for payroll accounting and reconciliation activities. Handle employee payroll queries and provide timely resolutions through the Local HR Partners. Support onboarding, transfers, promotions, salary revisions, and employee exits from a payroll perspective. Maintain confidentiality of employee salary and personal information. Desired Candidate Profile Technology-oriented payroll professional. Strong GCC payroll knowledge. HRMS expertise with experience in Adrenalin HRMS payroll module, implementation, or support. Ability to efficiently manage a large-scale payroll environment using automated systems. Experience with HRMS implementation, payroll modules, configurations, or system enhancements is an added advantage. Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently under strict payroll deadlines. Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset. Employment Type Full Time Company Industry PrintingPackaging Department / Functional Area HRHuman RelationsIndustrial Relations Keywords Payroll SpecialistPayroll ProcessingGCC PayrollUAE PayrollHRMSAdrenalin HRMSPayroll ReconciliationPayroll ReportsMIS ReportsPayroll AnalyticsPayroll CompliancePayroll AuditsSalary ProcessingAllowancesDeductionsOvertimeIncentives Get real-time job updates only on our App