Payroll Manager

First Abu Dhabi Bank

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

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