KERING Payroll Administrator

About Kering

Kering is a global, family-led luxury Group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across ready-to-wear and couture, leather goods, jewellery, eyewear and beauty: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. Inspired by their creative heritage, Kering’s Houses design and craft exceptional products and experiences that reflect the Group’s commitment to excellence, sustainability and culture. This vision is expressed in our signature: Creativity is our Legacy. In 2024, Kering employed 47,000 people and generated revenue of €17.2 billion.

We are currently seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our team based in Dubai for a fixed term period of 6 months.

Your opportunity

As part of the Dubai HR Shared Services Team, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll processes for the Kering Houses, ensuring timely and accurate salary payments and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. This role involves working closely with various stakeholders to address payroll-related queries, resolve issues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes.

How you will contribute

Reporting to the Payroll Manager and based in our office in Dubai, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Payroll Processing:

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timeliness.
• Handle manual payroll processing when required.
• Collaborate with payroll providers to ensure the timely release of salaries.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure all payroll activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Stay updated with changes in payroll laws and regulations and implement necessary adjustments.
• Generate accurate payroll reports for internal stakeholders, facilitating compliance reporting as needed.

Employee Support:

• Act as the primary contact for payroll-related queries from employees and brands.
• Provide guidance and support to employees on payroll matters, including deductions, leave accruals, and benefits.

Audit and Quality Control:

• Implement quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of managed services payroll processing.
• Conduct regular audits to identify and address any discrepancies or errors.
• Reconcile payroll data with HR and finance records, and Address / resolve any data alignment issues.

Time and Absence Management:

• Validate and monitor employee absences in line with brand policies.
• Ensure accurate integration of absence data into the payroll system.
• Coordinate with the HR operations team regarding unpaid leave and long-term absences.

End of Service Benefits:

• Manage the processing of end of service benefits in accordance with legislation for various countries (UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, SAF).

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal teams, including HR, Finance, and IT, to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to payroll operations.
• Provide support and guidance to employees and managers on payroll-related queries.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, laws, and regulations.
• Proficiency with payroll software and systems (e.g., Workday, SAP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why work with us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Kering MEA HRSS team based in Dubai and actively contribute to the ongoing success and growth at Kering. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture and religious beliefs enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.