Payroll Executive Job Abu Dhabi area,UAE/Dubai,Accounting

Purpose

Owns end-to-end payroll processing for a 1,000+ employee workforce, ensuring accurate, compliant, and on-time salary disbursement through WPS, while supporting core accounting functions. Payroll accuracy at this scale directly affects employee trust, statutory compliance, and audit readiness.

Scope

Payroll processing — monthly payroll cycle, salary calculations, deductions, overtime, leave, and end-of-service settlements for 1,000+ employees
WPS compliance — timely and accurate WPS file generation and submission per UAE Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE) requirements
Accounts support — journal entries, payroll-related reconciliations, accruals, and coordination with the finance/accounts team
Statutory compliance — gratuity, leave salary, visa-linked payments, and other UAE labor law payroll obligations
Employee query resolution — payslips, discrepancies, and payroll-related support across the workforce
Reporting — payroll reports, cost center allocations, and variance analysis for management

Key Responsibilities

Process full payroll cycle accurately and on time for 1,000+ employees every month

Generate and submit WPS files correctly, resolving any rejections or discrepancies promptly

Maintain payroll accuracy across new joiners, leavers, transfers, and salary changes

Calculate and process end-of-service benefits, gratuity, and final settlements per UAE labor law

Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end/year-end closing with the accounts team

Handle payroll-related accounting entries — accruals, provisions, and cost allocations

Resolve employee payroll queries and discrepancies promptly and professionally

Maintain payroll records, documentation, and audit trails for compliance and audit readiness

Stay current on UAE labor law and WPS regulatory changes, updating processes accordingly

Requirements Essential

Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, with direct hands-on processing for 1,000+ employees
Strong working knowledge of WPS (Wages Protection System) — file generation, submission, and issue resolution
Solid accounting/accounts background — journal entries, reconciliations, month-end support
Working knowledge of UAE labor law as it relates to payroll (gratuity, leave salary, end-of-service)
Currently based in the UAE
Available to join within one month
Proficiency with payroll/HRMS software and Excel

Desirable

Experience with a specific payroll or ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Bayzat, Zoho People, or similar)
Multi-entity or multi-nationality payroll experience