Payroll Specialist

Kinetic is working with a leading Hospitality company who are hiring a Payroll Specialist to be based in Dubai.

***Please take the time to read the job description, you must meet all the criteria set out below for your application to be considered. We do check all applications and suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 working days. If you are not contacted by us within that time, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.***

Key aspects of the role include:

• Manage the full payroll process for approximately 2,000 employees across UAE and Oman.
• Handle payroll data collection, validation, processing, reconciliation, and final payment execution.
• Utilize SAP SuccessFactors Payroll module for payroll processing, configuration support, troubleshooting, and system improvements.
• Support payroll system implementation, workflow optimization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law requirements, including leave calculations, gratuity, deductions, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare payroll reports, dashboards, KPIs, and management summaries using advanced Excel and reporting tools.
• Perform payroll accounting activities, including GL reconciliation, payroll accruals, and audit preparation.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll-related issues and improve payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Support multi-country payroll activities and ensure consistent payroll practices across locations.

To be successful you will need to meet the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 5–8 years of payroll operations/accounting experience, managing payroll for large employee populations. (500+)
• Minimum 2 years’ hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Payroll (implementation, configuration, troubleshooting, or system support experience is mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and payroll compliance requirements.
• Solid payroll accounting knowledge, including reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, complex formulas, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience creating payroll dashboards and insights.
• Experience in hospitality, retail, FMCG, or other large workforce environments is preferred.
• Multi-country payroll experience within UAE/GCC is an advantage.
• Business English proficiency required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Valid UAE driving license and own vehicle preferred.
• Preference given to candidates who can start immediately or within 30 days.

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***We check all applications and suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 working days. If you are not contacted by us within that time, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.***