Payroll Officer

at Saudi Recruit
Published October 11, 2026
Expires December 11, 2026
Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Category Procurement  
Job Type Full Time  
Salary Unit Hour

Description

We are hiring Payroll Officer

Key Responsibilities:
1. Payroll Processing
- Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
- Calculate employee salaries, overtime, allowances, deductions, bonuses, and other payments.

- Verify attendance, timesheets, leave records, and overtime approvals before payroll processing.
- Ensure salary calculations comply with company policies and applicable labor regulations.
2. Employee Salary and Benefits Administration
- Maintain accurate employee salary records, including basic salary, allowances, and other benefits.
- Process salary adjustments, increments, promotions, and other approved changes.
- Verify employee bank account details and ensure salary payments are processed correctly.
- Coordinate with HR and Finance regarding salary discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.
3. Attendance and Leave Management
- Review attendance records, absence reports, late arrivals, and overtime submissions.
- Calculate salary deductions for unpaid leave, unauthorized absences, and other applicable cases.

- Coordinate with department managers to verify attendance and obtain necessary approvals.
4. Compliance and Statutory Requirements
- Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable labor laws and company policies in Saudi Arabia.
- Coordinate payroll-related requirements associated with GOSI, WPS, and other applicable statutory obligations.
- Maintain payroll documentation required for internal and external audits.
- Ensure the timely preparation and submission of payroll-related reports and records.
5. End-of-Service Benefits and Final Settlement
- Calculate employee final settlements, including outstanding salaries, leave balances, and end-of-service benefits, in coordination with HR.
- Verify employee salary records and deductions before processing final payments.

- Coordinate with HR and Finance to ensure timely settlement of employee dues.
6. Payroll Reconciliation and Reporting
- Reconcile monthly payroll against employee records, attendance reports, and approved salary changes.
- Prepare monthly payroll summaries, salary registers, overtime reports, and deduction reports.
- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies before salary disbursement.
- Assist in preparing payroll budgets and salary cost reports when required.
7. Employee Records and Confidentiality

- Ensure payroll information is accessible only to authorized personnel.
8. Coordination and Internal Controls
- Coordinate with HR, Finance, Administration, and project departments to collect payroll information.
- Obtain the required approvals before processing payroll payments and adjustments.
- Support internal and external audits by providing relevant payroll documents.
- Recommend improvements to payroll procedures, controls, and reporting systems.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of payroll processing and salary calculations.
- Understanding of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, WPS, and relevant payroll compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRMS/payroll systems.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and reconciliation skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet strict payroll deadlines.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Accuracy of monthly payroll calculations.
- Timely salary processing and disbursement.
- Number of payroll errors and unresolved discrepancies.
- Compliance with payroll deadlines and statutory requirements.
- Accuracy of payroll records and reconciliation reports.
- Timely completion of final settlement calculations.

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