HR and Payroll Operations Specialist

About the role

Join Ecolab's HR team in Dubai to deliver high‑quality HR operational support across the employee lifecycle. You will partner with employees, managers, HR partners, finance, payroll providers and external vendors to ensure efficient service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end HR operations support, including payroll processing, HR expenses and vendor management.
• Administer leave, benefits (medical insurance, pension) and coordinate enrolments, amendments and terminations.
• Maintain accurate employee records in Workday and other HR systems, ensuring data compliance.
• Support pre‑boarding, onboarding, relocation logistics and employee exits.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics and analyses for data‑driven decision making.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience with significant payroll exposure.
• Fluent written and spoken English with strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work both independently and in a team.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Sage or Workday HR systems.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite.