Payroll Manager

About the Role

A prominent UAE-based bottled water and FMCG company is seeking a seasoned Payroll Manager to oversee and enhance its comprehensive payroll operations. This pivotal position demands a payroll expert capable of transcending routine payroll processing to spearhead governance, automation, procedural enhancements, salary structure updates, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete payroll processing for a sizable workforce ensuring accuracy, adherence to policies, confidentiality, and punctual delivery.
• Oversee reviews and modifications of compensation frameworks including salary scales, allowances, job grades, increments, and payroll policies.
• Champion payroll automation and digital transformation strategies aimed at boosting efficiency, control measures, and processing speed.
• Handle payroll reconciliation, reporting, audit preparations, and coordinate with HR and Finance departments.
• Ensure strict compliance with UAE labor laws, Wages Protection System (WPS), End of Service Benefits (EOSB), and internal company guidelines.
• Lead enhancements and integrations related to payroll systems, focusing on process improvement.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on compensation evaluations, budget planning, salary adjustments, and analysis of workforce costs.
• Mentor and manage the payroll team while establishing solid Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and internal controls.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in payroll, including 3 to 5 years in managerial roles.
• Extensive experience handling high-volume, end-to-end payroll processes.
• Demonstrated skills in redesigning pay structures and managing compensation-related payroll transitions.
• Proven expertise in payroll automation, HRIS/payroll software implementation, and process enhancement.
• Comprehensive understanding of UAE payroll regulations, WPS, EOSB, and labor law compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel coupled with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Outstanding leadership qualities, adept at stakeholder communication and problem resolution.
• Experience in the FMCG, manufacturing, or other large-scale workforce sectors is highly advantageous.