Payroll Analyst📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Lucid Motors Middle East is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is central to managing comprehensive payroll operations across Saudi Arabia and the UAE, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all relevant regulations.

Role Summary

The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll processes, serving as the primary point of contact between HR, Finance, employees, the * Payroll team, and third-party payroll providers. A significant aspect of this role involves supporting the transition to a new integrated payroll system, contributing to its implementation and stabilization across the Middle East region.

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 calculations, reconciliations, and validations using Excel-based processes.
• Coordinate payroll processing activities with the third-party provider, adhering to payroll calendars and deadlines.
• Review payroll outputs, investigate discrepancies, and ensure corrections are completed before finalization.
• 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 various stakeholders.
• Maintain payroll records, support internal and external audits, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support the implementation and rollout of the new payroll system, including requirements gathering, testing, data validation, issue resolution, and post-go-live stabilization.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1–2 years of hands-on payroll processing experience, specifically managing Saudi Arabia and/or UAE payroll. Multi-country GCC payroll experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing full payroll cycles, including off-cycle runs, End-of-Service (EOS) settlements, and WPS submissions.
• Prior experience working with a third-party payroll provider or outsourced payroll model.
• Experience supporting a payroll system implementation or migration is considered a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with applicable plan terms.

Application Information

Candidates interested in this full-time Payroll Analyst position are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.