Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Food & Beverage (F&B)

Department: Human Resources

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring precise salary processing, statutory compliance, and seamless execution of employee compensation and benefit plans in alignment with local regulations.

Core Responsibilities

• Compensation & Payroll Administration:
• Execute monthly salary disbursements, including base pay, overtime, allowances, and authorized deductions.
• Compute final settlements, annual leave encashments, end-of-service gratuities, and GOSI contributions.
• Audit time, attendance, and leave records in coordination with HR teams prior to payroll closure.

Data Integrity & Systems Management:

• Keep employee financial records and compensation structures up to date within the HRMS/payroll system.
• Record salary revisions, promotions, and status adjustments accurately.
• Administer employee advances, loan deductions, and necessary salary adjustments.

Reporting, Analytics & Audit:

• Conduct pre-payroll reconciliations to verify data accuracy and flag discrepancies.
• Build interactive dashboards and analytical reports using Excel and Power BI for leadership insights.
• Maintain comprehensive payroll records and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.

Compliance & Employee Support:

• Ensure full alignment with Saudi Labor Law, Wage Protection System (WPS), and corporate governance.
• Address employee payroll inquiries professionally and resolve payroll-related issues promptly.

Candidate Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year of hands-on experience in payroll operations or compensation management.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Solid understanding of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, and WPS regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for financial reporting and data visualization.
• Practical exposure to HRMS and payroll management software.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Full fluency in spoken and written English.