JOB SUMMARY:

Pure Water Technology is looking for a professional Payroll Officer to be responsible for accurately processing and managing payroll for site and office staff. This includes maintaining time records, managing project-based allowances, ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law and WPS (Wage Protection System), and handling payroll queries from employees working across multiple project sites.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience in the construction or contracting industry in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, WPS, and gratuity/end-of-service benefit calculations.
• Experience managing payroll for large labor workforces across multiple sites.
• Proficient in payroll and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally, MatrixPay).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong data management skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with site teams and multicultural labor forces.
  Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Payroll Officer: 3 years (Preferred)

Expected Start Date: 01/06/202

• Process monthly payroll for both labor and staff employees, including overtime, site allowances, shift differentials, and project bonuses.
• Collect and verify attendance and timekeeping data from various construction sites (e.g., biometric systems, timesheets).
• Coordinate with site supervisors and HR to track leaves, absences, and manpower deployment.
• Prepare and upload WPS files and salary transfers in line with UAE regulatory requirements.
• Calculate and process end-of-service benefits (EOSB), leave salary, and final settlements for site workers and staff.
• Maintain and update payroll records for employees including new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Generate payroll reports for projects, cost centers, and management as needed.
• Ensure payroll compliance with UAE Labour Law, WPS, and any applicable free zone or mainland authority rules.
• Respond to and resolve payroll-related queries from site and office employees.
• Assist in audits and provide payroll data for cost control and project budgeting purposes.