People Experience & Payroll Associate

at  Property Finder

Property Finder is the leading property portal in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region. The platform offers a host of products and services tailored to make the home search process transparent for millions who visit the portal while creating value for the partners who advertise on the platform.
Over the years, we’ve expanded our operations to Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt, solidifying our position as a regional powerhouse in the proptech space. With over 500+ dedicated people in 6 regional offices, we facilitate more than 14 million monthly visits across our platforms. We have become the go-to destination for consumers in search of their next home.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Human resources, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

OTHER CAPABILITIES:

• 6 years of experience in HR operations, focusing on onboarding, offboarding, and payroll.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, employment laws, and payroll regulations.
• Proficiency in using HRIS, payroll software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

ROLE SUMMARY:

• The People Experience & Payroll Associate will manage the complete lifecycle of employee experiences, from their initial integration into the organization to their smooth departure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll:

• Oversee and manage the payroll process, collaborating with finance and relevant departments to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing of UAE and Qatar.
• Review and reconcile payroll data, including commissions, expenses, and deductions, to ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Address employee inquiries related to payroll and other compensation-related matters.
• Oversee the end-to-end process of intern stipend payment, ensuring accurate calculation, timely disbursement, and compliance.

Off Boarding:

• Manage the offboarding process, including EOS calculations and system updates, and coordinate visa cancellation, ensuring a positive departure experience for existing employees.
• Work closely with IT and security to ensure timely revocation of access and adherence to data security protocols.

HR Systems and Compliance:

• Manage HR System changes and transactions pertaining to the employee life cycle.
• Act as a backup of People Metrics & Systems Analyst for all HRMS-related updation and employee transactions.
• Take ownership of the People Operations dashboards and HR systems and act as backup for managing the rest of the People Team Metrics and Dashboards.
• Stay updated on relevant labour laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance in onboarding, offboarding, and payroll processes.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to implement necessary changes to policies and practices.
• Meticulously manage HR Audits and ensure the compliance of processes and policies.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and automation in onboarding, offboarding, and payroll procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Propose and implement improvements to streamline workflows and ensure a seamless employee experience.

Documentation & Administration :

• Prepare and deliver employment-related letters, such as Offer letters, Employment Certificates, Salary Certificates, and NOCs, through appropriate channels.
• Assist in the preparation of Merit, Promotion, and Bonus letters, as well as Total Rewards statements, on an annual basis.
• In addition, provide administrative support tailored to the HR Operations task assigned.
• Should be flexible to address ad hoc requests and coordinate special projects.