Payroll Specialist (HR)

Payroll Specialist (HR Department)

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Working Days: 5 Days per Week

Salary: AED 7,000 per Month

Benefits: Employment Visa & Medical Insurance

About the Role

We are looking for a highly detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our HR & Finance team. The role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll lifecycle in the UAE, ensuring accurate and timely salary processing while maintaining compliance with UAE labour regulations and internal policies.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in UAE payroll, WPS, MOHRE compliance, payroll reconciliation, employee benefits, and final settlements, along with excellent analytical and Excel skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the 360° UAE payroll process from payroll input validation to final salary processing and reconciliation.

• Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and within established deadlines.

• Validate attendance, leave, overtime, allowances, commissions, deductions, and other payroll inputs.

• Manage and process WPS salary files and ensure timely salary disbursement.

• Ensure payroll practices comply with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, and company policies.

• Prepare and review monthly payroll reports, payroll registers, and reconciliation statements.

• Manage employee salary changes, increments, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.

• Calculate and process End-of-Service benefits, final settlements, leave salary, and other employee settlements.

• Coordinate with HR and Finance teams on employee onboarding, transfers, salary changes, and exits.

• Prepare and distribute accurate employee payslips.

• Respond to payroll-related employee queries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date payroll and employee compensation records.

• Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll documentation and reports.

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, accuracy, and efficiency.

• Stay updated on changes in UAE payroll regulations and statutory requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3+ years of relevant payroll experience, with strong UAE payroll exposure.

• Hands-on experience managing the complete UAE payroll cycle.

• Strong knowledge of WPS, MOHRE regulations, UAE Labour Law, and End-of-Service calculations.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet strict payroll deadlines.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: AED 7,000 per month

• Employment Visa

• Medical Insurance

• 5-Day Working Week

• Professional and collaborative working environment

• Career growth and development opportunities

If you are an experienced UAE Payroll professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.