Payroll Specialist Lead - Remote

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join Remote as a Payroll Specialist Lead, focusing on payroll operations in the United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while managing key stakeholder relationships across Finance, Product, and Engineering. You will also have the opportunity to drive process improvements, mentor payroll specialists, and contribute to the continuous optimization of payroll operations in a fast-paced, international environment.

In Short

• Manage full end-to-end payroll processing for the UAE.
• Ensure compliance with DMCC, MOL, and WPS requirements.
• Mentor and support payroll specialists.
• Drive process improvements in payroll operations.
• Maintain key stakeholder relationships across departments.
• Use software tools like SAP and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Analyze payroll data for integrity and accuracy.
• Work asynchronously in a global team environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with remote work is a plus.

Requirements

• In-house payroll management experience.
• Hands-on experience with UAE payroll workflows.
• Knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Productivity-focused with process improvement mindset.
• Experience in a remote work setting is beneficial.

Benefits

• Work from anywhere.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Flexible working hours.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Mental health support services.
• Stock options.
• Learning budget.
• Home office budget & IT equipment.
• Budget for social events or co-working spaces.