Senior Payroll Specialist – Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Location

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Job Category

• Human Resources (HR) & Recruitment
• Finance & Accounting
• Administration & Office Support

Job Overview

An experienced Senior Payroll Specialist is required to support payroll operations in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for managing payroll activities accurately and efficiently while ensuring compliance with Saudi Labor Law, payroll regulations, and applicable HR and government requirements.

The successful candidate will handle complex payroll activities including overtime calculations, leave processing, End-of-Service Benefits, final settlements, deductions, and employee entitlements. Strong working knowledge of Saudi HR and government platforms, including GOSI, WPS, and Qiwa, is essential for effective payroll administration.

This opportunity is suitable for an experienced payroll professional seeking continued career growth in payroll and HR operations. The role provides opportunities to strengthen expertise in Saudi payroll compliance, professional development, payroll systems, Excel, and HR regulatory processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process monthly payroll activities accurately and within established deadlines.
• Calculate and process employee overtime, leave, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
• Process End-of-Service Benefits and employee final settlements in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of employee entitlements and payroll transactions.
• Ensure payroll processing complies with Saudi Labor Law and relevant payroll regulations.
• Manage payroll-related activities through GOSI, WPS, Qiwa, and other relevant Saudi HR and government platforms.
• Review payroll data to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate processing.
• Maintain payroll documentation and records with a high level of confidentiality.
• Use Microsoft Excel and payroll systems to manage, analyze, and verify payroll information.
• Coordinate with HR and relevant departments to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Ensure payroll activities are completed accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Support payroll reporting, reconciliation, and compliance requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and payroll-related regulations.
• Practical experience with:
  • Overtime calculations
  • Leave calculations and processing
  • End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB)
  • Final settlements
  • Employee deductions
  • Employee entitlements
• Good working knowledge of GOSI, WPS, Qiwa, and other relevant Saudi HR and government platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and payroll compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple payroll activities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and coordination abilities.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary and compensation details have not been provided for this position and should be confirmed directly with the employer during the recruitment process.

Career development opportunities may include:

• Career progression within payroll and HR operations.
• Advanced exposure to Saudi payroll regulations and compliance.
• Professional development in payroll systems and HR technology.
• Opportunities to strengthen expertise in GOSI, WPS, Qiwa, and related government platforms.
• Training and upskilling in payroll management, compliance, and reporting.
• Development of advanced Excel and payroll analytics capabilities.

Application Process

Application Process (Website)

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• Click Apply Now on the website.
• Review the job requirements and submit your application as instructed.

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