We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Analyst to join our team in Cluj, Romania. In this role, you will be responsible for processing and managing end-to-end payroll activities for employees across multiple countries in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll processes, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. We look forward to seeing your application!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Payroll Processing:

• Collect, validate, and input payroll data for employees in Middle East countries, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Calculate and process salary components, including base salary, overtime, allowances, and deductions according to regional policies and employee eligibility.
• Prepare and process payroll for multiple locations in the Middle East, including but not limited to United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, and Kuwait.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies in each country.
• Manage payroll-related files, such as employee master data, bank account details, and Wage Protection System (WPS) files.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data in the payroll exchange platform.
• Generate and review payroll reports, including gross-to-net calculations, payroll summaries, and reconciliation reports.
• Support audit processes by preparing vital documentation and responding to audit queries.

Coordination and Support:

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other internal departments to ensure smooth payroll operations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding payroll-related inquiries, addressing issues related to pay, deductions, benefits, and allowances.
• Work with external payroll providers to facilitate payroll processing and resolve any issues.
• Provide manual pay slips and payroll-related support for locations without local payroll providers.
• Calculate the final settlements for leavers and request off-payroll payments through the MPRF PowerApps
• Process Africa payroll during the absence of the Payroll Specialist

Who You Are:

You step up to handle tough issues. You create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You have a sophisticated style seen as being direct and candid. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 5 years of experience in managing international payroll, preferably including Middle East payroll.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Proven experience in payroll processing in a multinational environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data analysis functions.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Good communication, teamwork and organizational skills;
• Solid understanding of payroll software and systems; experience with ADP, Oracle, or similar systems is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with Wage Protection System (WPS) processes and requirements.
• Experience processing payroll for Middle East countries and knowledge of regional labor laws and tax regulations.

Our Offer to You

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to build a workplace that is encouraging and exciting.

Depending on location, our flexible work from home policy allows you to make the best of your time, by combining quiet home office days with collaborative experiences in the office so that you can personalize your work-life mix.

Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.