Payroll & Data Officer (Arabic/French Speaking)

The Arabic/French speaking HR Payroll Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for 500-1000 staff across multiple Arabic & French speaking countries and sites within the NAI Payroll Hub. The role ensures payroll data integrity, compliance with statutory and organizational standards, and provides essential reporting for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate monthly HR data with HR Officers to ensure payroll accuracy
• Process monthly payroll, including salaries, allowances, deductions, benefits, pensions, and final dues, in compliance with organizational policies and statutory requirements
• Coordinate payroll validation and salary disbursement processes to ensure timely payments
• Prepare payroll reports, accounting files, bank payment files, and salary validation documentation for submission to Finance
• Manage payroll-related queries, resolve discrepancies, and escalate issues where necessary
• Generate and distribute monthly pay slips and maintain secure, confidential payroll records and documentation
• Prepare, validate, and submit statutory payment schedules, ensuring timely remittance of taxes, pension, social security, and other mandatory deductions
• Collaborate with Finance and external service providers to ensure accurate statutory filings, payments, and reporting
• Maintain proof of statutory payments and communicate completion of statutory obligations to relevant stakeholders
• Prepare and distribute annual tax certificates and other payroll-related documents to employees
• Produce and maintain HR analytics and workforce reports, including headcount, new hires, exits, contract information, and salary changes across assigned countries and sites
• Ensure payroll checklists, reports, and supporting documentation are completed, filed, and readily available for audits and operational requirements
• Provide accurate payroll and HR data to internal stakeholders and support payroll administration across all assigned locations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years proven experience in HR payroll processing, HR data management, HRIS management, tax administration, and statutory management
• Arabic-speaking and/or French-speaking proficiency at C level or above is a requirement
• Professional qualifications such as CHRP-K, CIPD, SHRM, or an Advanced Diploma in HR will be recognized if the degree is not directly related to the above-listed fields

Skills

• HR Payroll Processing
• HR Data Management
• HRIS Management
• Tax Administration
• Statutory Compliance
• Payroll Reporting
• Payroll Data Integrity
• Language Proficiency in Arabic
• Language Proficiency in French
• Payroll Compliance
• Payroll Software
• Employee Payroll Administration
• Payroll Control Account Reconciliation
• Payroll Audit Support

Languages

Arabic, French