HR Assistant

Job description / Role

Payroll Assistance

• Assist with Payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors and distributing checks.
• Collecting employee information: Gathering information on employees' hours worked, salaries, benefits, and other compensation-related details.
• Record-keeping: Maintaining accurate records of payroll data, including employee pay and deductions, tax payments, and other payroll-related information.

Rewards Management
• Compensation strategy: Developing a compensation strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Performance management: Linking compensation to performance through the implementation of performance-based pay programs such as merit-based pay, bonuses, and incentives.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with local and national laws related to compensation and benefits.
• Communication: Communicating the organization's compensation and benefits policies to employees and addressing employee questions and concerns related to compensation and benefits.

Recruitment
Sourcing candidates: Finding potential candidates through various channels, such as job boards, employee referrals, social media, and networking.
• Assessment: Using tests, simulations, or other evaluation methods to assess the candidate's abilities and potential fit with the company culture.
• Job analysis: Conducting job analysis to determine the nature and scope of jobs in the organization and to develop job descriptions.
• Salary surveys: Conducting salary surveys to benchmark salaries and benefits against industry standards.

Training & Development

• Designing training programs: Developing training programs that address the identified skill gaps and align with organizational goals.
• Delivering training: Delivering training through various methods, such as classroom training, online training, on-the-job training, and coaching.
• Evaluating training effectiveness: Evaluating the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and follow-up observation

Requirements

Nature and length of previous experience: 2-5 years of experience in payroll processing and administration

Specialist knowledge:
• Experience in managing and delivering training programs in a corporate setting.
• Experience in policy development related to payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience in conducting compliance audits and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.
• Experience in managing payroll systems and tools.
• Experience in working with diverse teams and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.

Soft Skills and Personality traits:
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage and analyze data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of instructional design and adult learning principles.
• Ability to deliver effective training programs and facilitate group discussions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and payroll systems.

Gender Preference: Female
Language Fluency: English
Current Location: UAE
Other certifications obtained: Certifications related to payroll processing and compliance, such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), and/or in learning and development, such as Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) are highly valued.
University Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, accounting or related field is preferred.

About the Company

New East has been serving automotive businesses since 1992. We are the largest importer & distributors of aftermarket automotive parts in United Arab Emirates. We are a proud member of Auto Parts Member Group (APMG) an industry-recognized organization that certifies and aims to create a support community for all Auto Parts Merchants in Dubai.

People are at the heart of everything we do at New East. We continually invest in our highly skilled team,to ensure we progressively advance our organization and meet the future needs of the automotive aftermarket.

Being the best in our field is the trademark of our company. We consistently strive to achieve zero lost sales and zero late deliveries for each and every customer.