Payroll Executive

Job description / Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Specialist to oversee and process employee payroll accurately and on time. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies while handling sensitive employee information with confidentiality. This role involves maintaining payroll records, calculating wages, and resolving payroll-related discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll for all employees.
• Collect and verify employee timesheets, attendance records, and payroll data.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions (e.g., taxes, benefits, garnishments).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and year-end reporting (e.g., W-2s, 1099s).
• Maintain accurate employee records, including salaries, job titles, and benefits.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies or employee concerns.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and audit purposes.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in payroll processing or a similar role.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paycom, QuickBooks, Sage).
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, taxes, and regulations.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• High level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or related field (preferred).
• Payroll certification (e.g., CPP, FPC) is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Accuracy and precision.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• May require occasional overtime during payroll cycles or year-end processing.

Salary:
AED 6,000 to 7,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Union Investments has established a solid reputation as a robust, dynamic and forward-looking organization Union Investments has come a long way from its modest beginnings almost 25 years ago.

Union Investments was established by H.H Sheikh Tariq Al Qassimi in year 1986, which rapidly grown into a large conglomerate within a short span of time. Union Investments is an umbrella of three sub-holding companies including “Oryx Holding, RAK Holding and Union Holding Company”