Payroll Specialist

Location: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaIndustry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing / RetailPosition: Payroll SpecialistDepartment: HR & FinancePosition Overview:The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing and processing employee payroll, ensuring accuracy of salaries, deductions, and benefits, while maintaining compliance with company policies and local labor regulations.Key Responsibilities:Payroll Processing & Management:Process monthly payroll including salaries, allowances, deductions, and overtime.Ensure accurate calculation of employee entitlements such as end-of-service benefits, leave balances, and GOSI.Review and validate attendance, absences, delays, and overtime in coordination with HR.Employee Data & System Updates:Maintain and update employee records in the payroll system.Ensure all changes (salary adjustments, promotions, allowances) are accurately reflected.Monitor employee status changes and ensure proper final settlements.Deductions & Adjustments:Manage and record deductions (loans, advances, penalties).Ensure compliance with company policies and Saudi labor law.Handle payroll corrections when needed.Reconciliation & Reporting:Review payroll reports before processing.Prepare periodic payroll reports.Maintain proper documentation for audit purposes.Compliance & Coordination:Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations.Coordinate with HR and other departments.Handle employee payroll inquiries.Qualifications & RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.Minimum 2 years of payroll administration experience.Hands-on experience with MenaME Payroll System is mandatory.Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI regulations, WPS, and payroll compliance.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for payroll reporting, data analysis, reconciliation, and dashboard development.Experience working with ERP and HRMS systems.High attention to detail and accuracy.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent time management and organizational skills.Fluent in English and Arabic.