Role Overview – Progressive is hiring a Payroll Specialist for a full-time, on-site position based in Dubai. This position is ideal for detail-oriented payroll professionals with strong payroll system expertise, comprehensive knowledge of UAE labor regulations, and the ability to manage payroll operations effectively, ensure regulatory compliance, process accurate payments, administer employee benefits, and support organizational payroll excellence within a dynamic business environment.

Payroll Processing and Execution – You will process monthly and periodic payroll for all employees by calculating salaries, deductions, and benefits with accuracy and timeliness. You will manage payroll databases, prepare payment files for bank processing, ensure correct payment methods and timing, and maintain payroll records documentation.

Salary Calculation and Verification – You will calculate employee salaries accurately based on employment contracts, salary structures, and agreed compensation packages. You will apply salary components correctly, account for allowances and deductions, verify calculations for accuracy, and reconcile payroll to general ledger accounts.

UAE Labor Law Compliance – You will ensure strict compliance with UAE labor law, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) regulations, and all payroll-related legal requirements. You will maintain knowledge of labor law updates, ensure compliant employment practices, process legally required payments, and maintain documentation supporting compliance.

Leave Management and Administration – You will manage employee leave administration by tracking leave balances, processing leave requests, calculating leave entitlements, and accruing leave liabilities. You will coordinate leave approvals with managers, process leave payments upon termination, ensure accurate leave records, and maintain leave compliance.

VAT and Tax Compliance – You will ensure VAT compliance in payroll processing where applicable and maintain accurate tax documentation. You will understand tax treatment of payroll items, maintain compliant records, and support tax reporting requirements in the UAE environment.

Gratuity and End of Service Calculations – You will calculate end-of-service gratuity payments in compliance with UAE labor law requirements. You will determine gratuity eligibility, calculate gratuity amounts accurately, process gratuity payments upon employee departure, and maintain proper gratuity documentation.

How to Apply:

Send your updated CV to claims@email.progressive.com. Please highlight your payroll experience, specific examples of payroll projects or processes you have managed, your proficiency with payroll systems, your knowledge of UAE labor law and gratuity calculations, relevant payroll certifications, and your experience with benefits administration and statutory reporting. Include a brief cover letter outlining your approach to payroll accuracy and compliance, your understanding of UAE payroll requirements, your familiarity with Dubai business environment, and your interest in joining Progressive as a Payroll Specialist. Forward to anyone in your network who may be a strong fit.

About the Company:

Progressive is a professional organization operating in Dubai committed to operational excellence, employee development, and accurate payroll and benefits management. The company is seeking detail-oriented payroll professionals who bring strong payroll processing expertise, comprehensive knowledge of UAE labor law and payroll compliance, proven capability in managing accurate and timely payroll operations, and dedication to maintaining payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and supporting employees with professional payroll administration in the Dubai business environment.