Payroll Officer

Role Overview

Payroll is not a back‑office function at Wio — it is a trust signal. Every employee's financial wellbeing runs through this role. You will own end‑to‑end payroll accuracy, compliance, and employee experience — and you will make it invisible in the best possible way.

• Own the Full Payroll Cycle
• Process end-to-end monthly payroll accurately and on time — salary payments, allowances, deductions, overtime, and all payroll transactions across applicable legal entities.
• Validate and action all payroll inputs: new joiners, leavers, salary revisions, promotions, unpaid leave, attendance adjustments, and benefit changes before each payroll run.
• Manage final settlement calculations in full — gratuity, leave encashment, notice pay, recoveries, and statutory deductions — ensuring accuracy every time.
• Keep the Numbers Airtight
  • Prepare, reconcile, and submit payroll registers, bank transfer files, and GL reports to Finance within agreed timelines.
  • Conduct regular payroll reconciliations and audits to uphold data integrity and compliance with internal controls.
  • Maintain accurate employee master data, payroll records, and employment lifecycle changes in the HRMS with strict confidentiality standards.
• Stay Compliant, Stay Ahead
  • Administer employee benefits and deductions — medical insurance, pension contributions, loans, and advances — with accurate payroll integration.
  • Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law, pension regulations, and internal policies; proactively flag risks and discrepancies before they become issues.
  • Prepare payroll, headcount, compensation, and workforce reports to support Finance, management, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Be the Go-To for Payroll
  • Serve as the first point of contact for employee payroll and benefits queries — resolving issues professionally and within defined SLAs.
  • Support HR Operations across onboarding, contract administration, employee documentation, and HRMS maintenance.
  • Contribute to payroll process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives, including UAT testing as required.

• Minimum 1 year in your current role.
• UAE HR regulatory and payroll experience.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive data with tact and confidentiality.
• Strong communicator — equally comfortable with employees and leadership.

• Bachelor's in Finance or HR.
• Proficiency with any HRMS or reconciliation system.
• Prior exposure to end-to-end payroll in a fintech or banking environment.
• Familiarity with payroll automation or system improvement projects.