We are seeking a highly organized and detail oriented Payroll Officer & HR Support to join our office in Basra. Reporting to the regional HR office in the UAE, this role is primarily responsible for managing payroll processes, ensuring accurate salary payments, and maintaining compliance with local tax and social security regulations. In addition to payroll, the role provides HR administrative support, including employee records management, contract renewals, and induction processes. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in payroll and HR administration, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Key Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To
- Ensure the accuracy of payroll data by collecting and uploading timesheets weekly, checking for approvals of annual leave, sick leave, and unpaid leave.
- Assist in processing monthly payroll, ensuring compliance with social security and income tax regulations.
- Handle social security and tax-related processes, including filing monthly returns and liaising with relevant authorities.
- Support visa and work permit processing for expatriate staff, ensuring timely renewals.
- Create and maintain employee files, internal regulations, and notifications as per labour law requirements.
- Track contract expiries and coordinate renewals.
- Conduct face-to-face HR inductions for new hires and track induction and probation processes, ensuring the completion of all required documentation and mandatory training.
- Coordinate the ordering and return of IT equipment for new hires and leavers.
- Support local recruitment activities as required.
- Coordinate internal and external training and development programs for employees.
- Organise and promote employee engagement activities.
- Monitor updates to local labour, social security, and tax laws and highlight potential implications on employment matters.
- Escalate matters requiring expert advice to the Regional HR Team.
- Assist with any other administrative duties related to HR operations as assigned.
Person Specification
- Degree in HR/ business administration or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a HR support role with proven experience in payroll processing.
- Good understanding of HR/Payroll processes and knowledge of latest social security, income tax, and labour laws in Iraq
- Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems.
- Proficient in MS Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, diplomatic, able to deal effectively and establish rapport with people at all levels.
- Good English communication skills, verbal and written.
- Professional approach and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- Friendly and approachable, with a willingness to learn.
Salary And Benefits
- This is a full-time post with a salary commensurate with experience.
- Regular training and development will be provided
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We are committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.
If you are passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes
