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WE ARE DRIVEN BY OUR VISION

At ESM, we recruit and retain a high performing and diverse workforce and foster a healthy, safe and productive work environment. The mission of the HR Department is to develop and sustain a dynamic work environment while providing support and growth opportunities.

Payroll Officer (Emiratisation)

We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Officer to join the team at ESM. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees, in full compliance with UAE Labour regulations and company policies.

You will act as a key liaison between Finance and HR, managing all aspects of employee compensation, deductions, and payroll reporting. If you are organised, discreet, and passionate about delivering reliable payroll services that support employee satisfaction and operational efficiency, we want to hear from you. To apply, please share your CV and cover letter directly through the email provided below.

Key Objectives

  • Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, including salaries, overtime, bonuses, and final settlements, in compliance with UAE labor laws.
  • Coordinate closely with both Finance and HR to ensure all payroll inputs (e.g., new joiners, terminations, promotions, deductions, and leave records) are accurate and up to date.
  • Manage and track staff loans and salary advances, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and recovery through payroll.
  • Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Reconcile payroll reports with Finance and assist in audits, budgeting, and statutory compliance (e.g., WPS, insurance, and end-of-service benefits).
  • Respond to employee queries regarding payroll and support continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems.

Set of Required Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Desired Experience

  • 2–4 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in the UAE or GCC region.
  • Strong understanding of UAE labour law, WPS regulations, and end-of-service benefits.
  • Experience using HR/payroll software (e.g., SAP, Oracle,Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar).

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting principles.
  • Familiarity with HR processes related to employee life cycle, loans, and benefits is an advantage.
  • Ability to manage workload and assignments in order to meet objectives and deadlines
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Relationship management skills
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

What We Offer

  • A monthly salary ranging from AED 6,000 – 8,000 (inclusive of all allowances)
  • Private medical insurance
  • End of service benefit
  • Access to lifestyle discounts

How to Apply

If you are ready for this exciting challenge, please email [email protected], quoting reference PO-Nov25. Please include your covering letter, your CV, and any relevant supporting documents or certifications.

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It is vital to ensure that you hold the correct qualifications for the position that you are applying for. Details of the relevant qualification for each role is included in the detailed job description, also available, on our website. Please email a covering letter, CV and all relevant qualifications to our HR Department at [email protected] indicating which position is of interest to you.

Whether your move is to Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Qatar, you will experience a global city with an international workforce. We always encourage potential recruits to do a little research into the cities they want to move to.


We realise that moving to a new country may be a daunting experience. That is why we try to ensure that we do everything that we can to help our new staff settle. We provide your flights out to your place of work, and arrange your visa. We'll support you along every step of the way, whether it's finding somewhere to live or opening a bank account.


If you take the right steps, your move to the Middle East will be a great experience and one you will love.