Key Responsibilities
Payroll Data Migration & System Implementation:
- Support the end-to-end migration of payroll data into Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O
- Validate, cleanse, and reconcile legacy payroll data prior to migration
- Work closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate mapping of payroll elements (earnings, deductions, benefits, etc.)
- Assist in system configuration testing, including parallel runs and UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
- Identify and resolve inconsistencies, errors, or data gaps during migration
Payroll Processing Support
- Assist in processing payroll during the transition period to ensure business continuity
- Ensure payroll outputs are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time
- Support reconciliation activities between legacy systems and Dynamics 365 outputs
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Act as a key point of contact between HR, Finance, and IT / system implementation partners
- Provide subject matter expertise on payroll processes and statutory requirements
- Support training and knowledge transfer to internal teams post-implementation
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure payroll data and processes comply with UAE labour laws and company policies
- Maintain strict confidentiality of employee data and payroll information
- Support audit requirements related to payroll data migration and system changes
Skills, Knowledge And Experience
Experience & Technical Skills:
- Minimum 3–5 years’ solid payroll/data migration experience, preferably in a UAE-based organisation, but with regional MENA experience
- Proven experience working on payroll system implementations or data migrations
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O / Finance modules) — essential
- Strong understanding of payroll structures, including Salaries, allowances, commissions, End-of-service benefits, Leave and absence impact on payroll
- Advanced Excel skills (data validation, reconciliation, analysis) with experience with manual payroll/accounting systems would be preferrable
- Regional Payroll knowledge and experience is preferred
- Strong working knowledge of UAE/regional payroll practices
- Exposure to regional payroll systems and practices across the GCC and wider region is highly desirable, specifically in UAE, Bahrain, Oman, KSA, and Egypt
- This will support accurate data migration and alignment across multi-country payroll structures.
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism