19 Contract Payroll jobs in Kuwait

The International University of Science & Technology in Kuwait (IUK) is a newly established private university in Kuwait, with a new Campus located in the heart of Kuwait near the Avenues Mall. Fully accredited by the Private Universities Council (PUC), the University offers a wide range of academic programs in Engineering, Business, and Arts and Social Sciences. In addition to the academic programs, the IUK has established the University Foundation Program (UFP) that offers English and Math foundation programs. IUK is looking for dynamic full-time admin employees who are passionate about contributing to developing a vibrant and successful higher education environment. Position Summary The primary role of the Payroll Specialist is to assist in ensuring that all processes, policies, procedures, and standards for the management of payroll and benefits administration, are properly implemented. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, you will work closely with other HR team members and the various University teams to deliver efficient people practices. Responsibilities Payroll and Salary Administration: Support in the planning, development and implementation of the HR strategy with specific accountability for payroll administration and salary processing. Control and maintain a wide variety of payroll information (such as attendance, leave, social security, government support, salary, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and procedures. Process salary and benefits entitlements and ensure authorization of monthly payroll as per established policies and procedures. Manage and maintain all payroll related HR documentation, reports, approvals, staff records and policies through HRIS system by following established processes and procedures. Coordinate between the human resources, finance, and government relations to ensure proper flow, maintenance and security of payroll data. Handle the filing of personnel documents such as pay slips, payroll supporting documents, salary certificates etc.) Maintain contact with banks to assist new employees to open accounts and secures staff bank account information for salary and other payroll-related use. Benefits Administration Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, annual tickets, end of service plans, and others. Manage Social Security for Kuwaiti staff and ensure that all Kuwaiti staff are appropriately registered and covered as per Social Security regulations. Also ensures they are delisted upon separation. Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefits and compensation. Process per diem payment for business trips, process expense forms, and coordinate mobilization tickets for new employees. Compliance And Reporting Ensure compliance with local regulations related to compensation and benefits. Prepare and analyze reports related to compensation, benefits, and workforce metrics. Generate standard monthly reports, ad hoc analysis and other relevant information and trends to support the decision-making process. Assist with audits and ensure accurate record-keeping. Employee Support Provide guidance to employees on compensation and benefits policies and procedures. Address and resolve employee concerns related to compensation and benefits. Facilitate training and communication regarding compensation and benefits programs. Resolve queries and provide support where required on employee loans, salaries, indemnities, allowances, leave deductions and dues, etc. Education Minimum Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Professional certificates such as PHRi, CIPD, or SHRM is a must. Experience 7-8 years of experience in HR with a focus on payroll and benefits, with 3-5 years of in a supervisory role, preferably in an educational institution or a similar setting. Technical Skills Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits (principles, best practices, and regulations). Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Social Security laws, regulations, procedures, and benefits administration Knowledge of Kuwaiti labor laws and regulations. Good English and Arabic language (written and spoken) Behavioral Skills Accountability & Ownership Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. IUK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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Overview

Payroll Specialist responsible for the upkeep and management of a company’s payroll and calculating wages to ensure that employees’ salaries get paid correctly and on schedule. Implement the HR and Administration Department’s set policies and procedures and comply with company other policies.

Responsibilities

• Make sure account balances are correct
• Resolve payroll errors
• Determining pay and benefit entitlements for employees
• Collecting, verifying and managing payroll information
• Acting as administrator of company timekeeping software
• Reviewing and confirming correctness of employee timesheets
• Coordinating and processing employee payroll in a timely manner
• Acts as a receptionist to the payroll department by answering all questions relating to employees payments
• Deliver effective HR transactional services related to employee’s leave, transfer, business, loans, salaries, premiums, penalties, promotions, provision of benefits, end of service and contract renewal as per the labor law and the company’s policies & procedures
• Implement any employees’ status changes and updated data on a monthly basis (salaries/Benefits increments, deductions, invoices, etc.) into the payroll system
• Verify timesheet, attendance, hours worked and post information onto designated records
• Record employee information, such as transfers and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records
• Process payroll, final settlements and employee’s advance leave payments, print reports to verify the payroll results, correct detected errors, generate the direct deposit file and forward the bank deposit file and payroll sheet to the Finance Division for processing
• Pay salaries through cash, cheque or transfer remittance instructions to the bank (Bank Transfer Letter) and send statutory reports to the Bank and the Ministry of Social and Labour Affairs
• Ensure that pay slips are delivered to employees, either through email or hardcopy in a timely manner
• Review salary computation and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies
• Maintains employees records; including the correct entry of changes in employees status
• Prepares and applies accounting standard to all financial matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience in the same or related field.

Skills

• HR Information Systems (HRIS) Management
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Time and process management
• Confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Payroll Software and Technology Proficiency

Language Skills

• Proficiency in English and Arabic languages.

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Payroll Specialist responsible for the upkeep and management of a company’s payroll and calculating wages to ensure that employees’ salaries get paid correctly and on schedule. Implement the HR and Administration Department’s set policies and procedures and comply with company other policies. Responsibilities

Make sure account balances are correct Resolve payroll errors Determining pay and benefit entitlements for employees Collecting, verifying and managing payroll information Acting as administrator of company timekeeping software Reviewing and confirming correctness of employee timesheets Coordinating and processing employee payroll in a timely manner Acts as a receptionist to the payroll department by answering all questions relating to employees payments Deliver effective HR transactional services related to employee’s leave, transfer, business, loans, salaries, premiums, penalties, promotions, provision of benefits, end of service and contract renewal as per the labor law and the company’s policies & procedures Implement any employees’ status changes and updated data on a monthly basis (salaries/Benefits increments, deductions, invoices, etc.) into the payroll system Verify timesheet, attendance, hours worked and post information onto designated records Record employee information, such as transfers and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records Process payroll, final settlements and employee’s advance leave payments, print reports to verify the payroll results, correct detected errors, generate the direct deposit file and forward the bank deposit file and payroll sheet to the Finance Division for processing Pay salaries through cash, cheque or transfer remittance instructions to the bank (Bank Transfer Letter) and send statutory reports to the Bank and the Ministry of Social and Labour Affairs Ensure that pay slips are delivered to employees, either through email or hardcopy in a timely manner Review salary computation and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies Maintains employees records; including the correct entry of changes in employees status Prepares and applies accounting standard to all financial matters Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience in the same or related field. Skills

HR Information Systems (HRIS) Management Attention to detail Analytical skills Time and process management Confidentiality and ethical conduct Payroll Software and Technology Proficiency Language Skills

Proficiency in English and Arabic languages.

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We're looking for an exceptional payroll administrator with experience of working with outsourced payroll bureaus (US, UK, EU and/or additional jurisdictions) to manage the company's end to end global payroll and contractor payments. You'll have domain expertise in processing payroll in different countries. You are reliable, diligent and pay attention to details and always work towards improving current processes.

Location: This role may choose to be office based out of London or home based, and will report to our Global Financial Controller.

This role entails

• Ensure all payrolls are always delivered on time and with 100% accuracy
• Process the payroll/contractor data in an organised and structured manner
• Manage all payroll deadlines and monthly payroll tasks
• Prepare payroll reports and provide monthly payroll data in journal format to finance for processing
• Comply with GDPR regulations and maintain payroll security/confidentiality
• Deal with payroll queries and resolve or escalate as required
• Constantly seek out ways to improve systems and processes to ensure a seamless flow between HR, Payroll and Finance
• Keep payroll policies up to date and write any new procedures as required
• Provide support to any project related activities from Finance and HR
• Provide support to Finance with reporting and audit queries
• Assist with future expansions of global payrolls and other projects
• Manage all payroll correspondence and act as a point of contact for all escalated payroll queries
• Maintain strong cross-functional team relationships
• Build strong relationships with vendors to ensure excellent service delivery and compliance in all countries
  
  

What we are looking for in you

• Experience in a similar payroll role or working with outsourced payroll bureaus
• Excellent communication skills to converse with external parties and internal team members of all levels
• Strong process and planning mindset
• Ability to think outside the box and solve problems when faced with new challenges
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional planning/organisational skills and being deadline oriented
• Ability to work with different software systems, and have excellent knowledge of spreadsheets and formulas
• Being a team player as well as being able to work independently
  
  

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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Job Vacancy: HR Officer – Payroll | UAPCO

Location: Sulaibiya, Kuwait

Immediate Hiring

About the Role

UAPCO is looking for a dedicated and experienced HR Officer – Payroll to join our team. If you have strong payroll management skills and a background in HR, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process employee payroll accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with Kuwait labor laws and company policies.
• Maintain payroll records and generate reports.
• Handle employee queries related to salary, deductions, and benefits.
• Coordinate with finance and HR teams for smooth payroll operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in payroll processing and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of Kuwait labor laws and payroll regulations.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR/payroll software.

Why Join UAPCO?

• Supportive team environment
• Career development opportunities
• Competitive compensation

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to:

Basic Details

• Location : Sulaibiya, Kuwait
• Posted : 1 day ago
• Job Type : Full-Time
• Company : Kuwait Jobs
• Email :

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We're looking for an exceptional payroll administrator with experience of working with outsourced payroll bureaus (US, UK, EU and/or additional jurisdictions) to manage the company's end to end global payroll and contractor payments. You'll have domain expertise in processing payroll in different countries. You are reliable, diligent and pay attention to details and always work towards improving current processes.

Location: This role may choose to be office based out of London or home based, and will report to our Global Financial Controller.

This role entails

Ensure all payrolls are always delivered on time and with 100% accuracy Process the payroll/contractor data in an organised and structured manner Manage all payroll deadlines and monthly payroll tasks Prepare payroll reports and provide monthly payroll data in journal format to finance for processing Comply with GDPR regulations and maintain payroll security/confidentiality Deal with payroll queries and resolve or escalate as required Constantly seek out ways to improve systems and processes to ensure a seamless flow between HR, Payroll and Finance Keep payroll policies up to date and write any new procedures as required Provide support to any project related activities from Finance and HR Provide support to Finance with reporting and audit queries Assist with future expansions of global payrolls and other projects Manage all payroll correspondence and act as a point of contact for all escalated payroll queries Maintain strong cross-functional team relationships Build strong relationships with vendors to ensure excellent service delivery and compliance in all countries

What we are looking for in you

Experience in a similar payroll role or working with outsourced payroll bureaus Excellent communication skills to converse with external parties and internal team members of all levels Strong process and planning mindset Ability to think outside the box and solve problems when faced with new challenges Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail Exceptional planning/organisational skills and being deadline oriented Ability to work with different software systems, and have excellent knowledge of spreadsheets and formulas Being a team player as well as being able to work independently

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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Overview

We’re Hiring – Junior Payroll Executive (Bilingual)

Requirements

• 3–5 years of payroll experience in Kuwait
• Bachelor’s Degree (mandatory)
• Transferable Visa (Article 18)
• Experience in Odoo or Mystro payroll systems
• Bilingual (Arabic & English)
• Ready to join immediately

Details

Salary: 450 KD per month

Location: Salmiya, Kuwait

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (mandatory)

Posted: 4 days ago

Job Type: Full-Time

Company: Kuwait Jobs

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Company: Kuwait Jobs

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait

Salary: 300-400 KD

Posted: 4 days ago

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the same role inside Kuwait
• Must have good knowledge of Payroll
• Visa Type: Transferable
• Immediate joiners required

Benefits

• Benefits: As per Kuwait labor law

Contact Information

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Company: Kuwait Jobs

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait

Salary: 300-400 KD

Posted: 4 days ago

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in the same role inside Kuwait

Must have good knowledge of Payroll

Visa Type: Transferable

Immediate joiners required

Benefits

Benefits: As per Kuwait labor law

Contact Information

Send Your CV To:

Mobile:

Alternate Mobile: Not-Mentioned

Email: Not-Mentioned

Please report job details only if applicable. This entry contains job posting information and contact details relevant to applicants.

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