Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage and process monthly payroll for approximately 1 300 employees across different pay groups and business units
• Ensure accurate processing of salaries allowances deductions overtime incentives reimbursements and other payroll components
• Validate payroll inputs received from HR Finance and business teams before processing
• Ensure timely payroll closure and submission in line with company timelines
• Handle payroll reconciliation and resolve discrepancies
• Manage payroll operations through Adrenalin HRMS preferred or similar HRMS payroll platforms
• Maintain employee payroll data salary structures payroll rules and system configurations
• Generate payroll reports MIS reports and payroll analytics
• Support system improvements automation initiatives and troubleshooting
• Work closely with HRMS vendors and internal IT teams for system enhancements
• Ensure payroll processes comply with GCC labour regulations and company policies
• Maintain accurate records related to employee compensation and payroll documentation
• Support payroll-related audits and statutory requirements
• Coordinate with Finance for payroll accounting and reconciliation activities
• Handle employee payroll queries and provide timely resolutions through the Local HR Partners
• Support onboarding transfers promotions salary revisions and employee exits from a payroll perspective
• Maintain confidentiality of employee salary and personal information

• Technology-oriented payroll professional.
• Strong GCC payroll knowledge.
• HRMS expertise with experience in Adrenalin HRMS payroll module, implementation, or support.
• Ability to efficiently manage a large-scale payroll environment using automated systems.
• Experience with HRMS implementation, payroll modules, configurations, or system enhancements is an added advantage.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently under strict payroll deadlines.
• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.