Richemont Payroll Specialist
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods holding company comprising leading maisons in watches, high jewellery and luxury accessories. The group operates globally with centralized corporate functions that support maisons such as Cartier, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc, offering a multinational workplace focused on craftsmanship, heritage brands and premium client service.
Richemont — Payroll Specialist in Dubai. Manage regional payroll, ensure UAE compliance and liaise with HR & Finance for accurate, timely pay processing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute end-to-end payroll cycles for assigned employee populations in the Dubai region, ensuring timely and accurate salary payments and statutory contributions.
- Calculate and process variable pay components, overtime, allowances, deductions and end-of-service gratuities in accordance with UAE law and company policy.
- Reconcile payroll ledgers with Finance (general ledger) and prepare month‑end payroll reports and variance analyses.
- Maintain and audit payroll records, payroll journals and statutory filings; ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
- Serve as primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and coordinate resolution with HR, Benefits and Treasury teams.
- Support payroll system maintenance, data uploads, testing of system changes and implementation of process improvements.
- Liaise with external providers, banks and local authorities on payroll-related matters and compliance requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Human Resources, or equivalent professional qualification.
- Strong knowledge of UAE labour law, end-of-service gratuity calculations and statutory payroll requirements.
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail with proven ability to reconcile payroll to the general ledger.
- High standards of confidentiality and professional integrity when handling employee compensation data.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to work with HR, Finance and external providers.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3+ years of progressive payroll experience, with at least some experience processing payroll for the UAE or GCC. Experience working with cross-functional HR and Finance teams and handling month‑end payroll close is required.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Human Resources, or equivalent.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
Culture
Richemont cultivates an international, craftsmanship-focused culture where heritage maisons and centralized corporate functions collaborate closely. The workplace emphasizes professional development, technical excellence in luxury operations and rigorous compliance with regional employment standards.
About Cerulean
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