Payroll Specialist📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Apsco is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial for managing the end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments to our employees while strictly adhering to all local regulations and internal policies. The Payroll Specialist will play a key part in maintaining organizational efficiency by safeguarding sensitive payroll data, effectively resolving employee inquiries, and fostering strong collaboration with our Human Capital Management (HCM) and Finance departments.

This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for a professional with 2-5 years of experience to contribute to a vital function within Apsco. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and compliant execution of all payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete payroll cycle, encompassing data collection, accurate calculations, deduction processing, and final payment execution to guarantee timely and precise salary disbursements.
• Ensure strict compliance with all applicable payroll regulations and internal company policies through meticulous reporting and timely statutory filings.
• Address and resolve employee inquiries related to payroll matters promptly and efficiently, providing clear and accurate information.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes by managing relevant payroll-related activities.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate payroll records, including attendance and leave data, while upholding the highest standards of data confidentiality.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including HCM and Finance, to facilitate payroll audits, identify opportunities for process improvements, and drive efficiency initiatives.
• Undertake additional payroll-related tasks as assigned to ensure the continuity and smooth operation of the payroll function.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a closely related field is required.
• Possess 2-5 years of progressive experience specifically in payroll processing or a comparable role within HR or Finance.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of payroll calculations, Saudi Arabian statutory requirements, and relevant compliance mandates.
• Proficiency in utilizing payroll and HR systems is essential.
• A solid command of standard office software, including spreadsheet and word processing applications, is necessary.
• Exhibit excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities to address complex payroll issues.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with employees and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• A professional certification in Payroll or HR is considered a significant advantage.

Required Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Calculations
• Understanding of Statutory Requirements
• Compliance Management
• Payroll Systems Proficiency
• HR Systems Proficiency
• Office Software Proficiency
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Confidentiality

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience in payroll processing or a similar function.