Overview
Head of Payroll and HR Operations Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE at EDGE Group PJSC
Job Title:
Payroll Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Management & Compliance:
Oversee and manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax regulations, and labor requirements. Supervise payroll reconciliations, audits, and general ledger integration. Manage payroll funding, tax filings, and year-end reporting. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits related to payroll.
HR Operations & Administration:
Lead and optimize HR operations, including payroll administration, benefits processing, timekeeping, and employee data management. Standardize payroll and HR operational processes across multiple business units and locations. Partner with HR, Finance, and IT teams to align payroll with broader HR operations. Drive improvements in HR service delivery through automation and technology enhancements.
Payroll Automation &
Process Improvement
:
Lead automation initiatives to improve payroll efficiency and eliminate manual processes. Optimize HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., SAP) for better performance. Implement AI-driven payroll and HR solutions to enhance accuracy and employee experience. Promote the use of self-service tools for employees and managers to streamline HR processes.
Leadership
& Stakeholder
Collaboration:
Manage and develop a team of payroll and HR operations professionals. Collaborate with HR
leadership
, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless payroll and HR operations. Act as a subject matter expert on payroll and HR operational best practices. Drive
change management
initiatives to improve payroll and HR service delivery.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience:
Minimum 12 years of payroll and HR operations experience, with at least 5 years in a
leadership
role.
Key Skills:
Strong analytical,
problem-solving
, and
project management
skills. Excellent
leadership
and
communication skills
, with a track record of driving change.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification.
Experience with
global payroll operations and HR shared services. Knowledge of AI-driven HR automation and
digital transformation
strategies.
Title: Head of Payroll and HR Operations
Company: EDGE Group PJSC
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Category: HR/Recruitment (HR Manager, HRIS Professional, Employee Relations)
