Payroll Administrator

Job Description

JOB TITLE:             Payroll Administrator

 

REPORTING TO:     HR Manager – Global PAYROLL

 

LOCATION:           Dubai – Corporate Office

 

Salary:                   AED 132,000 – AED 180,000

 

1.1 ROLE SUMMARY

 

To prepare monthly, timely and accurate payrolls for Seadrill employees. Manage expectations from the Regions and Safeguard when administering payrolls. Follow-up on post payroll duties as well.

 

1.2 QHSE

 

Responsible for/ensure:

• Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct.
• Compliance with applicable internal and external governing requirements.
• Good and clear communications with all involved parties
• Compliance with Seadrill training, certification and competence requirements.
• Non-compliances are promptly acted on and reported to the direct supervisor.
• Training and competence assessments as assigned and/or required are performed.
• Compliance with the standard for tidiness and cleanness.
• Assume the safety role as per station bill and emergency preparedness plan.

 

1.3 JOB SPECIFIC

 

Responsible for/ensure:

• Owner and responsible processor for International Expatriate Payroll for one or several offshore drilling units
• Owner and responsible processor for local country specific payrolls and compliance with Wage Protection System -WPS where required
• Calculation of End of Service Benefits as per local country regulations
• Responsible for collecting, processing and analysing monthly expense claims, Timesheets in accordance with internal policies and procedures
• Reconcile Oracle HR Interface file with supporting documents
• Ensure payroll processes are always carried out as per our SOx Audit controls
• Prompt response to employee queries
• Review payrolls processed by Safeguard
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for Payroll Taxes, Bank Statements and other Statutory employee deductions
• Maintain regular correspondence and good relations with Regions and HRSSC
• Data Accuracy, Eye for Detail and Confidentiality are a MUST.
• Be a Role Model and a back-up to the team when others are on leave
• Implement continuous process improvements
• Be part of Payroll implementation team

   

   

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Minimum of three (3+) years of experience in payroll/accounting/HR administration, with knowledge of best practices and general HR practices is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)
• Experience with payroll software or HRMS software is advantageous
• Bachelor Level in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• Position requires a high degree of professionalism, sound judgment, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Able to prioritize workload in a fast paced environment with changing deadlines.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks/projects
• Work effectively with management and employees at all levels
• Solid understanding of work processes and systems