Regional HR & Payroll Specialist

About the Role

TechnipFMC is seeking a Regional HR & Payroll Specialist to join the APAC and Middle East People & Culture Shared Services team. This employee role is based in Dhahran, Eastern Province, and is primarily accountable for HR and payroll operations in Saudi Arabia, with responsibilities extending to other assigned countries in the APAC and Middle East region. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Role Purpose and Scope

The specialist manages end-to-end payroll activities, ensures statutory compliance and payroll governance, and provides designated Employee Services and Data Management support across the region. The role involves close collaboration with country stakeholders, HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, GBS teams, Finance, and external vendors to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant services. Approximately 70% of the role is allocated to Payroll and 30% to Employee Services and Data Management, subject to regional operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Saudi Arabia and other assigned APAC & Middle East countries using internal systems or external vendors.
• Ensure payroll operations comply with statutory requirements (local labor laws, tax regulations, social security), company policies, and internal controls.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory filings accurately and on time according to each country’s legislation.
• Partner with the Mobility team and external tax agencies on expatriate/inpatriate tax computations and filings.
• Prepare payroll reports for accounting/GL, finance payment requests, and all mandatory statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with GBS Employee Services and Data Management teams on standardized employee lifecycle transactions, system updates, and document administration.
• Ensure employee data accuracy, integrity, and timeliness in HR systems, and maintain employee files.
• Support onboarding, employee changes, leave, benefits, and exit activities where local or regional HR Operations involvement is required.
• Provide country-specific HR Operations support, including Arabic correspondence, bank letters, GOSI coordination, and other statutory or regulatory activities for Saudi Arabia, along with equivalent local requirements for other assigned countries.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit queries.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and protect sensitive payroll data at all times.
• Collaborate closely with external payroll vendors to ensure service quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Provide payroll and HR shared service operations expertise to Centers of Excellence (CoEs), HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and internal stakeholders.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders as a trusted HR Ops & payroll partner.
• Support process improvement initiatives to streamline HR and payroll operations, enhance efficiency, and standardize best practices.
• Address HR and payroll-related queries or discrepancies via the ticketing system promptly and professionally, ensuring resolution within defined SLAs.
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records, statutory documentation, SOPs, and Work Instructions, ensuring all documentation is accurate, current, and audit-ready.

Project and Change Management

• Support HR and payroll transformation initiatives by providing country-specific payroll and HR process expertise.
• Lead or participate in system migrations and implementations, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), testing, documentation, and Go-Live support.
• Communicate HR and payroll-related changes clearly to stakeholders and employees.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in HR and payroll operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statutory requirements for payroll (local labor laws, tax regulations, social security), particularly in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience with end-to-end payroll processing and HR data management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this Regional HR & Payroll Specialist position are invited to apply. Salary details will be disclosed during the recruitment process.