Senior Payroll Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead end‑to‑end payroll operations within our HR function. The role ensures accurate salary processing, compliance with statutory requirements, and efficient management of benefits and deductions for a dynamic organization operating across technology, science, and education sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee full payroll cycle from data collection to final disbursement.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulatory reporting.
• Manage calculations of salaries, overtime, bonuses, and statutory deductions.
• Administer employee benefits and coordinate with finance for accurate postings.
• Maintain and troubleshoot payroll systems and HRIS data integrity.
• Provide timely payroll reports and analysis to management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.
• 7‑10 years of hands‑on payroll administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Kuwait labor legislation and payroll best practices.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Compliance with Kuwaitization requirements.

Required skills

• Proficiency with payroll software and HRIS platforms.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.