Job Description

Payroll Manager - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
This Payroll Manager role oversees the full payroll cycle for employees across the bank, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. The role manages payroll runs, statutory reporting, reconciliation, system improvements, internal controls, and complex stakeholder queries while supporting a strong and collaborative payroll team environment.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Human Resources
Salary: 24000-30000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate salary and benefit disbursements
• Lead regular and off-cycle payroll runs including final settlements
• Ensure compliance with all local, regional, and international payroll and tax regulations
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory requirements and implement necessary payroll process changes
• Prepare and submit statutory reports to government authorities and ensure timely remittance
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities
• Prepare payroll reports, monthly dashboards, and analytics for HR, Finance, and regulatory bodies
• Provide insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement
• Perform detailed reconciliation of payroll records with bank statements and accounting ledgers
• Verify inputs and outputs such as allowances, deductions, adjustments, and salary changes
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions promptly
• Collaborate with IT and HR Systems to support system enhancements, automation, and data migration
• Update and maintain payroll SOPs, process maps, and related documentation
• Support process improvement initiatives to improve payroll accuracy and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements
• Provide required documentation and clarifications during audit reviews
• Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure data integrity
• Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll queries
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to address payroll-related matters
• Provide coaching, guidance, and recognition to support team development
• Foster a collaborative and learning-oriented team environment

Ideal Profile

• Strong experience managing payroll operations in a large organization
• Good understanding of UAE and regional payroll, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Experience working with HR systems, payroll platforms, and automation tools
• Strong analytical and reconciliation abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to investigate issues, manage escalations, and resolve complex cases
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining internal controls
• Ability to coach and support the development of payroll team members
• High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines

Skills Set

• Payroll processing and compliance
• Payroll reconciliation and verification
• HR systems and automation
• Reporting and analytics
• Internal controls and audit support
• Stakeholder communication
• Team coaching and leadership
• Continuous process improvement

Why Join Us

• Key leadership role managing payroll operations for a major UAE financial institution
• Opportunity to enhance payroll accuracy, automation, and end-to-end efficiency
• Supportive environment with strong career advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation and long-term stability

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is a leading financial institution known for operational excellence, strong governance, and people-focused culture. The bank provides a collaborative environment where payroll professionals play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll services for teams across the organization.
Job Title Payroll Manager - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Payroll Manager - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
This Payroll Manager role oversees the full payroll cycle for employees across the bank, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. The role manages payroll runs, statutory reporting, reconciliation, system improvements, internal controls, and complex stakeholder queries while supporting a strong and collaborative payroll team environment.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Human Resources
Salary: 24000-30000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate salary and benefit disbursements
• Lead regular and off-cycle payroll runs including final settlements
• Ensure compliance with all local, regional, and international payroll and tax regulations
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory requirements and implement necessary payroll process changes
• Prepare and submit statutory reports to government authorities and ensure timely remittance
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities
• Prepare payroll reports, monthly dashboards, and analytics for HR, Finance, and regulatory bodies
• Provide insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement
• Perform detailed reconciliation of payroll records with bank statements and accounting ledgers
• Verify inputs and outputs such as allowances, deductions, adjustments, and salary changes
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions promptly
• Collaborate with IT and HR Systems to support system enhancements, automation, and data migration
• Update and maintain payroll SOPs, process maps, and related documentation
• Support process improvement initiatives to improve payroll accuracy and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements
• Provide required documentation and clarifications during audit reviews
• Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure data integrity
• Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll queries
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to address payroll-related matters
• Provide coaching, guidance, and recognition to support team development
• Foster a collaborative and learning-oriented team environment

Ideal Profile

• Strong experience managing payroll operations in a large organization
• Good understanding of UAE and regional payroll, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Experience working with HR systems, payroll platforms, and automation tools
• Strong analytical and reconciliation abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to investigate issues, manage escalations, and resolve complex cases
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining internal controls
• Ability to coach and support the development of payroll team members
• High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines

Skills Set

• Payroll processing and compliance
• Payroll reconciliation and verification
• HR systems and automation
• Reporting and analytics
• Internal controls and audit support
• Stakeholder communication
• Team coaching and leadership
• Continuous process improvement

Why Join Us

• Key leadership role managing payroll operations for a major UAE financial institution
• Opportunity to enhance payroll accuracy, automation, and end-to-end efficiency
• Supportive environment with strong career advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation and long-term stability

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is a leading financial institution known for operational excellence, strong governance, and people-focused culture. The bank provides a collaborative environment where payroll professionals play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll services for teams across the organization.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 24000.00
Salary to 30000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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Skills Required