Payroll Specialist

About Aldar Retail Management

Aldar Retail Management is a leading organization dedicated to creating exceptional retail experiences throughout the UAE. We focus on driving innovation, growth, and operational excellence across prominent retail destinations. We foster a collaborative environment that nurtures talent and empowers our employees to succeed.

Job Overview

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and executing comprehensive payroll functions for all company entities. This includes managing monthly payroll processes, reimbursement transactions, ad-hoc payments, and handling final settlements. The role is crucial in ensuring payroll accuracy, appropriate cost allocation, balance reconciliations, and compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Primary Duties

• Accurately process monthly payroll across all company entities within established deadlines.
• Manage verification and processing of employee reimbursements, ad-hoc payments, and final settlements.
• Review and update employee leave records every month to reflect accurate payroll deductions.
• Perform monthly payroll costing and allocate expenses correctly among departments and subsidiaries.
• Prepare and execute monthly reconciliations related to payroll accounts such as provisions and accruals.
• Maintain current and precise employee payroll and leave data ensuring data integrity within HR and payroll software systems.
• Ensure adherence to statutory regulations, labor laws, and company policies related to payroll management.
• Assist with both internal and external auditing by providing necessary documentation and account reconciliations.
• Work closely with Employee Relations teams to address leave discrepancies.
• Stay updated with changes in labor legislation, taxation, and other regulatory matters impacting payroll, ensuring timely compliance.
• Drive ongoing enhancements to payroll and leave management processes and systems to boost efficiency and accuracy.
• Generate and submit payroll and workforce reports for management review, audits, and compliance monitoring.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of five years’ experience managing payroll within a multi-entity organizational setting.
• Strong familiarity with UAE labor law and payroll compliance standards.
• Proficient in payroll systems and HR information systems, specifically Oracle.
• Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and reporting abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• High integrity and ability to manage confidential employee information discreetly.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or closely related fields.