HR Analyst - Payroll

Job description / Role

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A"rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role

The HR Analyst - Payroll will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple locations, maintaining payroll data integrity, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. This role involves handling payroll-related inquiries, generating reports, supporting system implementations, and collaborating with various departments to enhance payroll processes.

What you will do
- Assist in processing monthly payroll for employees across multiple locations and ensure accuracy and compliance with local regulations and company policies.
- Maintain employee payroll records, including claims/reimbursements, incentives, deductions, overtime, payroll locks, and off-cycle payroll inputs. Conduct preventive checks and validations prior to payroll runs.
- Resolve support tickets/cases related to payroll inputs (claims/reimbursements, overtime, incentives, deductions) and payroll reports within target SLA standards.
- Review and update claims submitted through self-service workflows.
- Ensure payroll processes and inputs adhere to local labor laws and statutory requirements in each country within the regions.
- Generate payroll reports as needed, including salary reconciliations and statutory deductions.
- Work closely with finance to resolve payroll posting-related queries and Collaborate with Business HR on bulk payroll inputs and approvals.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes with overall business operations.
- Assist in the implementation of new payroll software or systems, including user acceptance testing (UAT) and parallel payroll runs.
- Assist in internal and external payroll audits by providing accurate documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Address employee inquiries related to payroll, resolve issues promptly, and maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Required Skills to be successful
- Proven experience in payroll processing and management.
- Strong understanding of local labor laws and statutory requirements.
- Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
What equips you for the role
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field and Minimum 5 years' experience within Payroll.
- Good verbal and written communication skills to enable effective interactions with HR teams members, employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
- Technology proficiency and familiarity with HR software e.g., SuccessFactors Employee Central, People Assist Case Management Tool, SAP HCM and HANA system.

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About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.