Job Description

Aldar Education is currently seeking a Manager - Payroll to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. Due to planned current and future expansion we are looking to add to our People and Culture Team supporting our British, US and IB curricula network of schools. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region. Job Purpose Manage the overall day to day running of the payroll function, working together with the Payroll team and finance team. To continually strive to improve the process working towards operational excellence. To embody the values and vision of Aldar Education and apply this to the structure of the team. Responsibilities: Main Duties: Mapping a clear, measurable business process for the monthly running of payroll, including clear deadlines for all Aldar Education entities Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, housing, education allowance and other deductions. Establish collaborative relationship with finance stakeholders, get buy in for business process Be the Payroll expert and be responsible for the end to end processing of timely and accurate payroll Maintain the payroll system / HRMS and liaise with HQ and School HR staff to ensure employee data is accurate Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data related to all employees and their attendance and employment Attend monthly meetings with Aldar signatories in order to acquire final payroll sign off in conjunction with Head of People & Culture Assist with the processing of any life insurance claims Coordination of housing allowance payments with HQ housing and finance departments Consider the End of Service process and implement best practice approach Resolve payroll queries and discrepancies by collecting and analysing information, ensuring that HR Officers, Principals and employees are aware of and understand the rationale for their pay Protect payroll operations by maintaining the strictest of confidentiality Implement KPI's based on business objectives Implement process for Managing and tracking the issuing of bank letters Other duties as reasonably expected Maintain transparent and proactive relationship with banks, auditors and advisers. Specific Duties: Map processes for managing payments of allowances such as; End of Services, Education Allowance, Annual Flight Payments and any other allowances with make up total annual remuneration of staff salaries Prepare reports by compiling summaries of all earning and deduction categories, and reconcile all payroll entries and adjustments Coordinate the application of salary increments for various levels of employees in the organisation Ensure best practice approach for the collecting and maintaining of employee bank details in the payroll system / HRMS Coordinate and manage the group life insurance scheme for all employees, ensuring any additions, changes and deletions and processed accordingly and ensuring CO and schools hold records of beneficiary nominations Compile and provide reports for inclusion in the HR board report utilising the HRMS wherever possible Liaise with banks regarding staff accounts and benefits Assist internal and external auditors with collection of various information and records and provide explanations as relevant Take the lead with the company ERP implementation (related module). Manage reconciliation on monthly basis all records Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor degree or formal qualification in a related field of finance Minimum Experience: At least 5 years in payroll with 2 - 3 years managerial experience Minimum of 3 years' similar experience Job Specifics, Knowledge & Skills Good English Communication skills (verbal & written) Highly competent using IT systems, including Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook Experienced with using employee HRIS & payroll software e.g. Oracle, SAP Accuracy and an outstanding attention to detail What We Offer Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training. This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company. Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance. #LI-HQKA Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Travel: