Payroll and operations specialist

To lead and manage government relations, personnel administration, and payroll operations across Egypt, KSA, and UAE. The role ensures full compliance with local labor laws, social insurance, and tax regulations.

Government Relations (GRO)

: Liaise with labor offices and ministries to manage employee registrations, inspections, and legal documentation

. Handle work permits, residency visas, and renewals for local and expatriate staff

. Ensure compliance with country-specific platforms

: Monitor changes in labor law, Saudization/Emiratization quotas, and advise management accordingly

. Maintain strong relationships with government entities to facilitate approvals and resolve disputes

.
Personnel Administratio

n: Maintain accurate and legally compliant employee records, including contracts, IDs, and insurance form

s. Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all legal and procedural steps are followe

d. Manage leave balances, attendance, and disciplinary documentation using HRIS platform

s. Ensure employment contracts align with local labor law (e.g., fixed vs. unlimited terms

).
Payroll Manageme

nt: Supervise monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy in salaries, deductions, and statutory contributio

ns. Coordinate with Finance for salary disbursement and reporti

ng. Ensure compliance with l

aw. Administer bonuses, allowances, and incentive schemes in line with company policy and local regulatio

ns.
Compliance & Report

ing: Prepare and submit statutory reports to labor, tax, and insurance authorit

ies. Maintain audit-ready documentation for internal and external revi

ews. Monitor and report on Saudization and Emiratization targ

ets. Support internal audits, compliance, and external inspecti

ons.
Qualificat

ions: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Law, or related f

ield. 35 years of experience in HR operations, payroll, and government relations across

MENA. Deep understanding of Egyptian, Saudi, and Emirati labor laws and regulatory framew

orks. Strong ethical standards, attention to detail, and diplomatic communication sk