Kinetic is working with a leading hospitality company to hire a Payroll Specialist based in Dubai, managing the full payroll process for approximately 2,000 employees across the UAE and Oman using the SAP SuccessFactors Payroll module, with a strong focus on UAE Labour Law compliance and payroll accuracy.
About the Role — Large-Scale Hospitality Payroll
Employee Coverage: Approximately 2,000 employees across UAE and Oman
Core System: SAP SuccessFactors Payroll module, including configuration and troubleshooting
Compliance Focus: UAE Labour Law, leave calculations, gratuity, deductions, and statutory requirements
Industry Fit: Hospitality, retail, FMCG, or other large workforce environments preferred
Application Process: All applications reviewed; suitable candidates contacted within 5 working days
Career Impact & Large-Scale Payroll Opportunity
Strategic Location: Dubai — a regional hub for hospitality and corporate services
Technical Ownership: Full ownership of payroll data collection, validation, and reconciliation
Multi-Country Scope: Support payroll consistency across UAE and Oman, with GCC experience valued
Career Growth: Build specialized SAP SuccessFactors and large-scale payroll expertise
Position Overview
Kinetic is working with a leading hospitality company hiring a Payroll Specialist based in Dubai to manage the full payroll process for approximately 2,000 employees across UAE and Oman. The role covers payroll data collection, validation, processing, reconciliation, and final payment execution, utilizing the SAP SuccessFactors Payroll module for processing, configuration support, troubleshooting, and system improvements.
Why This Role Matters:Â As Payroll Specialist, you manage the full payroll cycle for a large hospitality workforce of approximately 2,000 employees, work hands-on with SAP SuccessFactors Payroll, supporting configuration, troubleshooting, and system improvements, ensure strict compliance with UAE Labour Law across leave, gratuity, deductions, and statutory requirements, prepare payroll reports, dashboards, and KPIs using advanced Excel and reporting tools, perform payroll accounting activities including GL reconciliation and audit preparation, and support multi-country payroll consistency across UAE and Oman.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Reconciliation
- Manage the full payroll process for approximately 2,000 employees across UAE and Oman
- Handle payroll data collection, validation, processing, reconciliation, and final payment execution
SAP SuccessFactors System Support
- Utilize SAP SuccessFactors Payroll module for processing, configuration support, and troubleshooting
- Support payroll system implementation, workflow optimization, and digital transformation initiatives
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law requirements, including leave calculations, gratuity, and deductions
- Prepare payroll reports, dashboards, KPIs, and management summaries using advanced Excel and reporting tools
Payroll Accounting & Cross-Functional Support
- Perform payroll accounting activities, including GL reconciliation, payroll accruals, and audit preparation
- Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll-related issues and improve accuracy and efficiency
- Support multi-country payroll activities and ensure consistent practices across locations
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience Requirements
- At least 5-8 years of payroll operations/accounting experience, managing payroll for 500+ employees
- Minimum 2 years’ hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Payroll (implementation, configuration, troubleshooting, or system support is mandatory)
- Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and payroll compliance requirements
Essential Skills
- Solid payroll accounting knowledge, including reconciliations and financial reporting
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, complex formulas, and data analysis
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience creating payroll dashboards and insights
- Experience in hospitality, retail, FMCG, or other large workforce environments preferred
- Multi-country payroll experience within UAE/GCC is an advantage
- Business English proficiency required; Arabic language skills an advantage
- Valid UAE driving license and own vehicle preferred
About the Opportunity
This role is offered through Kinetic, working with a leading hospitality company to fill a Payroll Specialist position based in Dubai. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the job description, as all criteria must be met for the application to be considered. All applications are reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 working days of applying.
Career Excellence: Build specialized SAP SuccessFactors and large-scale hospitality payroll expertise managing a 2,000-employee, multi-country operation from Dubai.
Who Should Apply?
- Large-Scale Payroll Specialists:Â With 5-8 years managing payroll for 500+ employees
- SAP SuccessFactors Payroll Users:Â With hands-on configuration or troubleshooting experience
- UAE Labour Law Compliance Experts:Â Confident managing gratuity, leave, and statutory deductions
- Hospitality/Retail/FMCG Payroll Professionals:Â Experienced with large workforce environments
- Immediate Availability Candidates:Â Able to start immediately or within 30 days
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