Payroll & HR Analytics Officer

Job description / Role

Payroll
- Process the Group payroll on a timely basis
- Process staff ad-hoc payments such as full & final settlement, housing advance, pension payment
- Create payroll accruals entries for end of service benefits, air-fare, leave, pension and bonus
- Reconcile payroll accounts on a monthly basis
- Carry out payroll analysis such as CTC analysis, budget variance analysis
- Validate and record staff payment invoices by ensuring accuracy of numerical figures, correct cost allocations, complete supporting documents and existence of necessary approvals.
- Liaise with employees and resolve staff payments related queries on a timely manner

HR Analytics
- Collect and compile HR metrics and data from a variety of sources including people systems and payroll outputs, management and employee surveys, exit interviews, employment records and statistics, and other sources.
- Analyze data and statistics for trends and patterns with attention to recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, learning, engagement, turnover, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
- Prepare reports of data results, presenting and explaining findings and propose cost-effective solutions.
- Reporting and control on actual spending and recommend necessary measures to avoid inefficiencies.

General
- Meet the requirements of the Group’s independent external and internal auditors by providing the required documents and schedules
- Assist in preparing annual budgets
- Assist in implementing and smooth running of payroll systems
- Assist in updating the Group’s Human Capital policy manual
- Ensure strict compliance of Governance model and other company policies and procedures.
- Perform any other task assigned from time to time.

Requirements

- Degree in Accounting and/or Finance
- 5+ years of relevant experience with the Payroll department of a large corporation
- Media and/or leisure & entertainment experience preferred
- Strong systems exposure and ERP system knowledge (Oracle preferred)
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- UAE resident preferred

About the Company

Arab Media Group (AMG), a member of Dubai Holding, is one of the region’s leading providers of media and family-oriented entertainment, delivering engaging content and creating exceptional experiences. Established in 2005, AMG has been serving a diverse regional audience through its multiple media and entertainment platforms that span across radio broadcasting, event management, and family entertainment. It currently comprises of Arabian Radio Network (ARN), Done Events and Global Village.