Payroll Specialist Lead - United Arab Emirates

Remote is solving modern organizations biggest challenge navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future-focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems asynchronously around the world. You can find Remoters working from 6 different continents (Antarctica left to go!) and all of our positions are fully remote.We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences, and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform. If you are energetic, curious, motivated, and ambitious, be part of our world. Apply now and define the future of work!This is an exciting opportunity to join Remote as a Payroll Specialist Lead focusing on payroll operations in the United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while managing key stakeholder relationships across Finance, Product, and Engineering. You will also have the opportunity to drive process improvements, mentor payroll specialists, and contribute to the continuous optimization of payroll operations in a fast-paced international environment.What you bringIn-house payroll management or equivalent experience leading the full end-to-end processing of UAE payroll.Hands-on experience with DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), MOL (Ministry of Labour), or WPS (Wages Protection System) workflows.Knowledge of payroll best practices.Proficient in using software tools like SAP, Excel / Google Sheet.An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities.Ability to adapt to a fast-paced international work environment with a passion for making an impact.Is a productivity geek and will constantly think of ways to improve and speed up their work.You understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously.Writes and speaks fluent English.It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus.Key responsibilitiesAct as a true subject matter expert for the country.Manage existing relationships with key stakeholders within Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product Engineers.Process full end-to-end payroll in-house, statutory filing requirements, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance.Ensure payroll operations are fully compliant with DMCC, MOL, or WPS requirements, including related reporting and processing standards.Ensure full data integrity and quality.Accounting/reconciliations.Focus on KPIs and SLAs.Implement and improve processes.Mentor and support payroll specialists.Back up regional managers during times of absence.PracticalsYou'll report to: Manager, Global Payroll OperationsTeam: PayrollLocation: EMEAStart date: As soon as possibleRemote Compensation PhilosophyRemote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.The base salary range for this full-time position is $33,300 to $74,850 USD. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands.Application processInterview with RecruiterInterview with Manager, Payroll OperationsInterview with Hiring ManagerInterview with Senior ManagerBar Raiser InterviewBenefitsOur full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook. As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all Remoters:Work from anywhereFlexible paid time offFlexible working hours (we are async)16 weeks paid parental leaveMental health support servicesStock optionsLearning budgetHome office budget & IT equipmentBudget for local in-person social events or co-working spacesWe work async at Remote, which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt, you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important, and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first and fit work around your needs.If that sounds like something you want, apply now!How to applyPlease fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardized language we use here at Remote.If you don't have an up-to-date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your Linked