Payroll & HR Assistant

About the role

ESM is seeking a detail‑oriented Payroll & HR Assistant to join its Dubai team. The role bridges HR and Finance, ensuring payroll, benefits and employee records are managed accurately and compliantly.

Key responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll, employee benefits, statutory contributions and end‑of‑service settlements in line with UAE labour law.
• Maintain up‑to‑date employee records across HR and payroll systems, handling new joiners, leavers, promotions and salary changes.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities, including candidate screening, documentation collection and compliance record management.
• Administer compensation and benefits programmes such as accommodation, insurance, pensions, visa costs and payroll deductions.
• Process expense claims, assist with payroll reconciliations, audits and statutory reporting.
• Provide responsive support to employees and managers on payroll, benefits and HR matters while preserving confidentiality.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 2–4 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in the UAE or GCC region.
• Strong understanding of UAE labour law, WPS regulations and end‑of‑service benefits.
• Ability to manage workload, meet deadlines and maintain high attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with HR/payroll software such as SAP, Oracle or Sage.
• Basic accounting principles.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Annual flight allowance.
• Private medical insurance.
• End‑of‑service benefit.
• Access to lifestyle discounts.