Payroll Manager - Leading UAE FMGC Brand

Lead end-to-end payroll processing for a large workforce with strong focus on accuracy, compliance, confidentiality, and timely processing. Drive pay structure reviews and revisions, including salary structures, allowances, grades, increments, and payroll policies. Lead payroll automation and digital transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, controls, and turnaround time. Oversee payroll reconciliation, reporting, audits, and coordination with HR & Finance. Ensure compliance with UAE labour regulations, WPS, EOSB, and company policies. Lead payroll system enhancements, integrations, and process improvements. Partner with HR leadership on compensation reviews, budgeting, salary revisions, and workforce cost analysis. Lead, coach, and develop the payroll team while establishing robust SOPs and internal controls. Desired Candidate Profile 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 3–5 years in a managerial/supervisory capacity. Strong experience managing high-volume, end-to-end payroll operations. Proven experience in pay structure revision and compensation-related payroll changes. Strong track record in payroll automation, HRIS/payroll implementation, and process optimization. Strong knowledge of UAE payroll, WPS, EOSB, and labour regulations. Advanced Excel and strong analytical/reporting skills. Excellent people leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving capabilities. Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or other large workforce environments is preferred. Employment Type Full-time