Payroll Administrator

Global Payroll Administrator

This is a critical role ensuring seamless payroll processing, compliance with local labor laws, and maintaining a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer end-to-end payroll processes for employees in

  GCC and APAC regions

  , ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Maintain and update employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, transfers, bonuses, allowances, and other compensation changes.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure payroll inputs are collected and processed within defined timelines.
• Ensure compliance with local tax, social security, and statutory regulations in all countries under your remit.
• Manage multi-currency payroll calculations and reporting.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for management.
• Handle employee queries regarding salary, tax deductions, and other payroll-related matters in a professional and timely manner.
• Collaborate with external auditors during audits related to payroll.
• Continuously improve payroll processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field.
• Minimum

  5 years of experience in payroll administration

  with a strong focus on

  GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, etc.) and APAC (India, Singapore, Malaysia, etc.)

  payrolls.
• Strong understanding of regional statutory requirements, tax regulations, gratuity, social security, and labor laws.
• Hands-on experience with payroll software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, ADP, Workday, or similar platforms).
• Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate across cultures and time zones.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Certification in payroll (e.g., CIPP, CPP) or regional HR/payroll certifications.
• Experience working in multinational organizations with complex payroll structures.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.