Payroll Specialist - UAE and GCC Operations

Payroll Specialist - UAE and GCC Operations Job Snapshot Role: Payroll Specialist - UAE and GCC Operations Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Banking Function: Payroll and Benefits Administration Experience: 3-5 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Payroll Specialist - UAE and GCC Operations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a Banking opportunity with First Abu Dhabi Bank focused on accurate payroll processing, payroll verification, pension reconciliation, employee settlements, and payroll-related support across the UAE and GCC.

The role manages regular, off-cycle, and final settlement payroll activities while ensuring accurate system inputs, timely employee payments, effective reconciliations, and compliance with FAB policies and approved payroll controls. Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Banking Function: Payroll and Benefits Administration Salary: 12000-18000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Role Context The Payroll Specialist supports the accurate and timely execution of employee payroll across FAB 's UAE and GCC operations. The role covers payroll inputs, system uploads, payroll calculations, off-cycle payments, final settlements, pension reconciliation, costing, payment processing, reporting, and employee query resolution. A major focus of the position is independent payroll verification, including gross-to-net and net-to-net reconciliation.

The role works closely with the Payroll Manager, HR teams, and askHR to maintain payroll accuracy, resolve employee issues within agreed service levels, and ensure all payroll activities are properly documented and controlled. Key Responsibilities * Review payroll inputs received for UAE and GCC payroll cycles. * Validate payroll data before system upload and processing. * Support monthly regular payroll processing in coordination with the Payroll Manager.

* Manage off-cycle payroll calculations and payments. * Process and verify employee final settlements. * Perform independent payroll verification to maintain high accuracy standards. * Complete gross-to-net payroll reconciliations. * Perform net-to-net payroll verification and investigate discrepancies. * Check payroll results against approved employee data and payroll inputs. * Identify unusual variances before payment processing.

* Escalate material payroll issues to the Payroll Manager where required. * Maintain accurate records of payroll transactions. * Store payroll documentation in the designated document repository. * Ensure supporting evidence is complete and available for review or audit. * Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information. * Complete monthly pension reconciliations. * Review pension deductions and employer contributions for accuracy.

* Investigate pension-related discrepancies and processing issues. * Coordinate resolution of pension matters with relevant stakeholders. * Maintain appropriate records supporting pension calculations and reconciliations. * Initiate payroll costing activities within the applicable system. * Initiate employee payment processing after completion of required validations. * Ensure payroll payments follow approved controls and authorization requirements.

* Verify payment information before final processing. * Support accurate and timely payment of employee entitlements. * Work with HR stakeholders to resolve payroll-related employee enquiries. * Provide Tier 2 payroll support for cases received through askHR. * Investigate payroll cases and provide clear responses within agreed SLAs. * Resolve queries involving payroll calculations, settlements, deductions, or payments.

* Coordinate with relevant HR teams when additional employee information is required. * Maintain professional communication when handling sensitive payroll matters. * Generate standard payroll reports. * Prepa