Payroll Specialist - MENA

Regional Payroll Management

• Process and/or oversee monthly payroll for UAE (Free Zone) and assigned MENA countries.
• Coordinate with local payroll vendors/providers across MENA.
• Validate payroll inputs including new joiners, leavers, promotions, salary revisions, commissions, incentives, and unpaid leave.
• Review payroll registers and variance reports before final sign-off.
• Ensure timely and accurate salary disbursement.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and personnel files

• Ensure payroll compliance with UAE Labour Law and relevant Free Zone Authority regulations.
• Support visa processing, medicals, Emirates , and labour contracts in coordination with PRO
• Manage file preparation and bank uploads.
• Ensure proper documentation for audits.
• Coordinate on behalf of the company with employee medical insurance providers, including onboarding, renewals, additions, deletions, and claims-related
• Support probation confirmations, contract renewals, and employee transfer

• Ensure payroll compliance with local labour laws, tax regulations, and social security requirements across MENA.
• Monitor statutory filings and vendor SLA adherence.
• Stay updated on regional legislative changes impacting payroll.

• Act as primary point of contact for regional payroll vendors.
• Manage payroll SLAs, escalations, and service quality reviews.
• Partner with HRBPs, Finance, and Reward to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Provide payroll-related guidance to employees and leadership.

• Reconcile payroll with Finance for GL postings and accruals.
• Manage leave, gratuity, and bonus accruals.
• Prepare regional payroll dashboards and cost reports.

• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and personnel files.
• Ensure strong internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation and data confidentiality.
• Drive continuous improvement and payroll automation initiatives.