Human Resources Payroll Assistant

Job Title: HR Assistant – PayrollDepartment: Human ResourcesIndustry: Oil & Gas (Onshore/Offshore)Location: [Specify Location]Reports To: HR & Administration Manager / Payroll OfficerJob Purpose:To assist in the preparation, verification, and processing of payroll for employees in compliance with company policies, labor laws, and project-specific requirements. The role supports the HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely salary disbursement and payroll-related reporting.Key Responsibilities:Payroll Administration:Collect, verify, and input employee attendance, overtime, leave, and allowance data for payroll processing.Assist in preparing monthly payroll in coordination with the Payroll Officer and Finance Department.Ensure accuracy of salary computations, deductions (loans, advances, insurance, etc.), and benefits.Support in processing final settlements, gratuities, and end-of-service benefits for departing employees.Maintain confidentiality of payroll information and employee records.HR Data & Documentation:Update and maintain HR and payroll databases with employee information (new hires, transfers, terminations).Prepare monthly headcount, overtime, and manpower cost reports.Assist in maintaining employee personal files and digital HR records in compliance with company standards.Liaise with site administrators to collect timesheets and attendance records for onshore/offshore employees.Compliance & Coordination:Ensure payroll compliance with UAE/GCC labor laws and company policies.Coordinate with Finance for salary transfers, payslips, and payroll reconciliations.Support HR audits and provide necessary payroll documentation as required.Handle basic employee queries related to payroll, attendance, and benefits.Qualifications & Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or Business Administration.2–4 years of experience in HR or Payroll, preferably in the Oil & Gas / EPC / Construction sector.Working knowledge of payroll systems and HR software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, ERP, MS Excel).Basic understanding of UAE/GCC labor laws and payroll regulations.Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and numerical accuracy.Key Skills:Payroll processing and data entry accuracyMS Excel and HRIS proficiencyCommunication and coordination skillsConfidentiality and integrityTime management and teamworkAdditional (Preferred):Experience handling multi-country payroll (e.g., KSA, Qatar, Oman)Familiarity with offshore rotation payroll systemsKnowledge of WPS (Wage Protection System) complianceWould you like me to make this shorter and ready for job posting (e.g., for LinkedIn or internal requisition form