The First Group
Payroll Manager – Hospitality
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 28/09/2025
Job overview
Date posted
14/08/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
28/09/2025
Job description
The Payroll Manager – Hospitality will oversee payroll operations for multiple hotels within The First Group Hospitality portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with local labor laws and company policies. The role involves supervising the payroll team, coordinating with HR and Finance, preparing for audits, administering payroll systems, generating reports, and serving as the main point of contact for payroll queries across the cluster. The position plays a key role in maintaining employee satisfaction, financial accountability, and operational efficiency across all managed hotel properties.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payroll operations for multiple hotel properties in the cluster.
- Ensure accurate calculation of wages, salaries, bonuses, overtime, and deductions in accordance with contracts and applicable labor laws.
- Supervise the payroll team and coordinate with HR and Finance departments across properties.
- Ensure full compliance with local, federal, and company regulations related to employment, tax, and payroll practices.
- Prepare documentation for internal and external audits and ensure all payroll-related records are up to date and well organized.
- Administer and maintain payroll systems and HRMS software; liaise with software vendors for enhancements and troubleshooting.
- Generate and analyze regular payroll reports, headcount reports, cost center allocations, and variance analysis.
- Serve as the main point of contact for payroll-related queries across the cluster.
- Educate and assist staff on salary structures, benefits, and Final Settlement calculations where required.
- Resolve discrepancies and complaints in a timely, professional manner.
- Identify and implement improvements to increase the efficiency and accuracy of payroll processes.
- Maintain effective internal controls to prevent errors and fraud.
Experience & skills
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll management, with at least 2 years in a multi-property hotel or hospitality environment.
- Proven experience in using payroll software (e.g., Oracle, SAP or hospitality-specific HRMS).
- Proficient in MS Excel and reporting tools.
