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Location

Dammam / Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (Onsite / Office-Based)

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources (HR) & Recruitment

An experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Executive is required for an onsite, office-based position in Dammam / Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. This opportunity is suited to professionals with 3–5 years of dedicated experience in full-cycle payroll operations and payroll accounting within Saudi Arabia. Saudi nationals are highly preferred for this position.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for end-to-end monthly payroll processing, payroll accounting, statutory compliance, Employer of Record (EOR) coordination, employee benefits administration, and financial reporting. The role requires strong working knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), ZATCA compliance frameworks, the Wage Protection System (WPS), End of Service Benefits (EOSB), and corporate payroll controls.

This position provides significant opportunities for long-term career growth at the intersection of Finance, Accounting, Payroll, and Human Resources. Professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise in Saudi payroll compliance, ERP systems, financial analytics, and corporate governance will gain valuable exposure to complex payroll operations and regional EOR partnerships.

• Own and manage end-to-end monthly corporate payroll processing accurately and within established deadlines.
• Consolidate and verify timesheets, attendance records, overtime claims, variable compensation, and payroll deductions.
• Process payroll-related general ledger entries and ensure accurate financial postings.
• Calculate monthly payroll accruals and conduct detailed variance analysis.
• Calculate and process End of Service Benefits (EOSB), final settlements, and leave encashments in accordance with Saudi Labor Law.
• Monitor, verify, and allocate labor costs and employee expenses across relevant departments and cost centers.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation and financial records while ensuring strict confidentiality.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party payroll providers and regional Employer of Record (EOR) platforms.
• Review and reconcile EOR billing files, payroll summaries, invoices, and internal employee data.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies between external payroll records and internal financial information.
• Coordinate localized and cross-border monthly payroll approvals and funding distributions with partner entities.

• Manage corporate updates, monthly registrations, statutory submissions, and deductions through the GOSI portal.
• Ensure payroll operations remain aligned with applicable ZATCA compliance frameworks and reporting requirements.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments affecting compensation and payroll administration.
• Ensure compliance with Wage Protection System (WPS) requirements and support accurate banking transfers.
• Maintain alignment with Saudi Labor Law and applicable corporate governance requirements.

• Coordinate the setup, renewal, and administration of corporate medical insurance programs.
• Manage medical insurance additions, deletions, premium calculations, and employee payroll deductions.
• Provide accurate payroll reports and analytics to Finance and HR leadership.
• Support labor expenditure analysis, budget tracking, and employee benefits cost reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a closely related commercial discipline.

• 3–5 years of dedicated, hands-on experience in payroll operations and payroll accounting within Saudi Arabia.
• Proven experience managing full-cycle monthly payroll processes.
• Practical experience handling statutory compliance, payroll reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and advanced formulas.
• Experience working with standard ERP financial software.
• Strong payroll accounting and general ledger knowledge.
• Experience with payroll accruals, variance analysis, and labor cost allocation.
• Strong understanding of End of Service Benefits (EOSB) and final settlement calculations.
• Experience coordinating with Employer of Record (EOR) providers and third-party payroll vendors.

• Strong working proficiency with the GOSI portal.
• Knowledge of ZATCA reporting and compliance standards.
• Experience with Wage Protection System (WPS) processing.
• Thorough understanding of Saudi Labor Law as it applies to payroll, compensation, leave encashment, and End of Service Benefits.

• Professional working proficiency in both English and Arabic, including verbal and written communication.

• Saudi nationals are highly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong…