Payroll Analyst📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Lucid Motors (KSA) is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time position, suitable for candidates with 0-1 years of experience, is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing, acting as a primary liaison between various stakeholders while supporting the transition to a new integrated payroll system.

About Lucid Motors

At Lucid, we focus on creating mobility experiences through innovation. Our vehicles are built on proprietary technology and a software-defined vehicle architecture. We aim to combine range, performance, design, and expansive space, achieved through deep vertical integration with design, engineering, and production managed in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams are united by a commitment to excellence.

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 the third-party provider 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 according to 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.

Qualifications and Skills

• 0-1 years of experience in payroll or a related financial administrative role.
• Proficiency in Excel for payroll calculations, reconciliations, and data validation.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy and compliance in payroll processing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a payroll calendar.

Role Context and Environment

This role operates within a dynamic environment, managing payroll for Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The Payroll Analyst will collaborate closely with HR, Finance, employees, the * Payroll team, and external third-party payroll support providers. A key aspect of this position involves actively supporting the implementation and stabilization of a new integrated payroll system across the Middle East region.

Application Process

We invite qualified candidates to submit their applications for this position.