Payroll Analyst

About Lucid Motors Middle East

Lucid Motors is dedicated to creating advanced mobility experiences through innovation, driving the world forward. The company's vehicles are built on proprietary technology and a software-defined architecture, reflecting a "Compromise Nothing™" approach to the global automotive market. Lucid achieves this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production managed in-house across its global offices and manufacturing facilities. Teams from various industries are united by a shared commitment to excellence.

Position Overview: Payroll Analyst Internship

Lucid Motors Middle East is offering an internship for a Payroll Analyst in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is designed for individuals with 0-1 years of experience, focusing on managing end-to-end payroll operations across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The Payroll Analyst will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing, serving as a primary liaison between HR, Finance, employees, the * Payroll team, and third-party payroll support providers. The role also supports the transition to a new integrated payroll system.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly payroll cycle, including main payroll and off-cycle processing.
• Collect, validate, and consolidate payroll inputs such as new hires, terminations, attendance, salary changes, allowances, deductions, and employee data updates.
• Prepare payroll input files and perform payroll calculations, reconciliations, and validations using Excel-based processes.
• Coordinate payroll processing activities with third-party providers in line with payroll calendars and deadlines.
• Review payroll outputs, investigate discrepancies, and ensure corrections are completed before finalization.
• Act as the primary contact between HR, Finance, employees, the * Payroll team, and the third-party provider.
• Administer payroll-related benefits, including ticket allowances, education allowances, and other employee payments in accordance with company policy.
• Process off-cycle payroll activities, including adjustments, bonuses, commissions, urgent payments, and End-of-Service settlements.
• Prepare payroll journals, WPS payment files, reconciliations, and payroll reports for HR, Finance, management, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain payroll records, support internal and external audits, and identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Support the implementation and rollout of the new payroll system across the Middle East region, including requirements gathering, testing, data validation, issue resolution, and post-go-live stabilization.

Experience and Work Type

This is an internship opportunity requiring 0-1 years of experience. The role is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and focuses on developing expertise in payroll operations within a dynamic automotive company.

Application Information

Salary details for this position are not disclosed. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to contribute to a team committed to excellence and innovation in the mobility sector.