Payroll Manager, Raffles & Fairmont The Red Sea

Payroll Manager - Raffles & Fairmont The Red Sea, Umluj, Saudi Arabia

Join the finance team at Raffles & Fairmont The Red Sea, nestled within the prestigious Red Sea Project, as our Payroll Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee payroll operations for our luxury hospitality properties, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance with Saudi Arabian labor regulations.

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees across multiple properties.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabia labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Lead and develop a dedicated payroll team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate employee payroll records and documentation.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and investigate discrepancies with precision and efficiency.
• Prepare detailed payroll reports, analysis, and variance reports for management review.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance departments to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Process salary disbursements and manage payroll tax obligations.
• Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies professionally.
• Stay current with changes in labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll best practices.
• Implement and maintain payroll controls and audit procedures.
• Leverage payroll systems and HRIS platforms to optimize operational efficiency.

We seek a detail-oriented and organized professional with a minimum of 3 years of payroll management experience in a multi-property or complex organizational environment. In-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabia labor laws, proficiency in payroll processing software, and advanced Excel skills are essential. Experience in the hospitality industry, managing multi-national or multi-cultural workforces, and international payroll processing is preferred.

Candidates should possess excellent organizational and time management skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. A proactive, anticipatory approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability is crucial. Impeccable grooming and personal presentation aligned with luxury standards are expected.

Understanding of ultra-luxury guest expectations, brand alignment, and experience in project coordination, scheduling, and document control during pre-opening stages are highly desirable.