Payroll Specialist

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a motivated Payroll Specialist to join our team in supporting payroll operations across multiple GCC countries. The role contributes to accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing, with a particular focus on commission calculation and payout, and offers a strong foundation for building a career in regional payroll and compensation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end payroll cycles across GCC countries under the guidance of senior team members.
• Calculate, verify, and process employee commissions in line with company commission schemes, sales data, and approved targets.
• Reconcile commission data with Sales and Finance teams and resolve any discrepancies before payroll closure.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with each country's labor laws, social insurance, and end-of-service regulations.
• Collect, consolidate, and reconcile monthly payroll data from multiple entities to support timely salary disbursements.
• Review and validate other variable elements such as overtime, incentives, and deductions.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and local partners to resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain data integrity.
• Assist in processing expatriate payroll, including allowances, relocation benefits, and cross-border transfers.
• Prepare regional payroll and commission reports, analytics, and cost summaries for management review using Excel.
• Contribute to process improvement and standardization initiatives across GCC payroll functions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation, ensuring confidentiality at all times.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or Human Resources.
• Fresh graduate or up to 1 year of experience in payroll, accounting, or HR (internships and training programs count).
• Fluent English, both written and spoken (must).
• Good level of proficiency in MS Excel (must).
• Strong numerical skills and the ability to accurately calculate commissions and incentives.
• Basic understanding of payroll concepts is a plus.