Payroll Specialist

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Process the monthly payroll cycle accurately and on time, including salaries, allowances, deductions, overtime, bonuses, and other payroll components. Review and validate payroll transactions such as new joiners, leavers, salary revisions, unpaid leave, pensions, and payroll adjustments. Verify payroll calculations and ensure compliance with company policies and UAE Labour Law. Validate payroll costing and payroll accounting entries before transferring data to the finance subledger. Calculate and process End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB), gratuity, leave encashment, and final settlements. Reconcile payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related issues promptly. Administer employee medical and life insurance benefits, including enrollments, updates, and terminations, while coordinating with insurance providers. Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure confidentiality of employee information. Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and statutory reports for management and audits. Coordinate with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless payroll operations. Ensure compliance with payroll policies, internal controls, and audit requirements. Support payroll audits and continuously improve payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline (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 / Oracle Fusion Payroll is mandatory. Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, payroll legislation, WPS, GPSSA, EOSB (Gratuity), and payroll compliance. Experience in payroll costing, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and payroll audits. Good understanding of Compensation & Benefits, employee insurance, pensions, and final settlements. Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to handle confidential payroll information with integrity and professionalism. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting. Excellent command of the English language. Experience in Free Zone, Real Estate, Airlines/Aviation, Telecommunications, Entertainment, or Retail industries is preferred. Employment Type Contract Company Industry DefenceMilitaryGovernment Department / Functional Area HRHuman RelationsIndustrial Relations Keywords Oracle Fusion HCMPayroll ProcessingOracle Fusion PayrollPayroll ReconciliationEnd Of Service BenefitsPayroll ComplianceUAE Labor Law Compliance Get real-time job updates only on our App