Payroll Manager

Company Overview:

Established in 2008, The Metropolitan Group is a distinguished company that has provided exceptional property-related services and support to clients in both local and international markets. As a prominent leader in the UAE real estate sector, our flagship entity, Metropolitan Premium Properties, is acclaimed as one of Dubai’s premier real estate agencies. We hold the prestigious accreditation as a broker for licensed developers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah, and have consistently earned accolades for our remarkable sales achievements from prominent UAE real estate developers such as EMAAR, Dubai Properties, MERAAS, DAMAC, ALDAR and many others.

What you’ll do:

Payroll Management:

  • Business analysis of current payroll process, new process description, approval and implementation
  • Process and manage payrolls for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate payment.
  • Set up payroll policies and procedures
  • Maintain payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and local payroll, wage (WPS) and best practices.
  • Prepare and submit all necessary payroll-related reports and documentation.
  • Address and resolve employee inquiries and issues related to payroll.
  • Manage accounting-related software and tools, ensuring they are up-to-date and functioning properly.
  • Collaborate with HR, Accounting and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and financial reporting.

KPI Management:

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive KPI tracking system.
  • Collect, analyze, and report on key performance indicators across various departments.
  • Work with department heads to identify and implement improvements based on KPI analysis.
  • Prepare regular KPI reports and presentations for senior management.
  • Monitor trends and identify areas for improvement to support strategic planning.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to drive organizational performance and efficiency.

Compliance and Reporting:

  • Ensure compliance with all payroll-related regulations and standards.
  • Assist in internal and external audits by providing required payroll information and reports.
  • Stay current with changes in payroll laws and regulations.

Team Leadership:

  • Lead and mentor payroll staff, providing training and development opportunities.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Set performance goals and conduct regular performance reviews.

Professional Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in payroll management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (complex formulas).
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Knowledge of local payroll laws and regulations.
  • Experience with KPI tracking and analysis is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

What We Can Offer:

  • Working visa and Emirates ID.
  • Competitive pays, benefits, and bonuses.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working culture.
  • Access to training and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career.
  • Comprehensive work residency and medical insurance coverage.
  • Relocation to Dubai, UAE (if necessary).

Join Metropolitan Premium Properties:

  • TOP-3 Best Workplace 2024 in the UAE.
  • Accredited as a GREAT PLACE TO WORK in the UAE for 3 years in a row.
  • Leading company in the UAE market with 15 years of experience.
  • Top-selling broker with all major UAE developers.
  • Recipient of the International Property Awards 2022 for “Best Real Estate Agency Marketing.”
  • Awarded with the Feefo Platinum Service Award 2024 for delivering exceptional customer service in the real estate industry.

Hiring Flow:

If you believe that the role aligns with your career goals, kindly submit your CV in English.

  • The hiring process involves the following steps:
  • Recruiter Interview: A chance for us to get to know each other better.
  • Hiring Manager Interview: An opportunity to meet key team members and delve into job details.
  • Challenge Completion: A task to assess mutual compatibility.

We look forward to welcoming talented individuals to contribute to Metropolitan success stories.

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Company Principles:

We make things happen

Data over opinions

Client centric approach

The sky is the limit

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