Zayed University is looking for a detail-oriented and technically proficient Senior Payroll and Reporting Officer to join its HR Services unit and serve as the focal point for core HR information system and data management expertise. As one of the UAE's premier national universities with campuses in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Zayed University is committed to educational excellence and institutional effectiveness, and the HR Services unit plays a critical role in ensuring that all employee information, remuneration, and benefits are managed accurately, compliantly, and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR systems and payroll professional with Oracle experience who is ready to take ownership of a high-volume, fast-paced HR operations environment within one of the UAE's most respected academic institutions.

In this role, you will audit employee files for vacation tickets, special allowances, cash housing, and other benefits, and ensure that payroll and all related documents are accurately filed in employee personnel files. You will track contract end dates, manage leaver records, and update employee information in Oracle for new hires, transfers, promotions, and other lifecycle events. On the position management side, you will create and manage position lines in Oracle, ensure accurate and timely updates of employee assignment data including position, job information, probation end dates, Emirates ID, and contact details, and manage and update employee reporting hierarchies. You will provide IT with updated employee information for e-signature blocks and generate position reports, complement lists, and other Fusion system reports as required. Your payroll administration responsibilities will include audit checks on payroll records before final processing, processing cash in lieu vacation ticket requests, EID and visa fee reimbursements and recoveries, cheque payments for international new hires, banking detail updates, cash housing updates, allowances, and recoveries, all in close coordination with the wider HR team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Human Resources Management from an accredited institution, with a minimum of three years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven data management and advanced Excel skills, the ability to accurately document and enhance process flows, extensive knowledge of HR systems including Oracle and Oracle Fusion, and the ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with shifting deadlines are all essential. Excellent written and verbal English is required.

Zayed University offers a highly attractive benefits package including competitive tax-free salaries, cash housing, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children, and comprehensive healthcare for the employee and sponsored family members.

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To apply, complete the online application form at zu.ac.ae and attach a cover letter, a current CV, and the names and contact details of three professional references to Recruitment@zu.ac.ae
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For enquiries, contact Recruitment@zu.ac.ae. When submitting your application, ensure your CV clearly highlights your experience with Oracle HRMS or Oracle Fusion, your payroll administration background, your advanced Excel proficiency, and your experience in a university or large organisation HR environment. Your cover letter should explain why you are drawn to the Senior Payroll and Reporting Officer role at Zayed University and reflect your data accuracy standards and ability to manage complex, high-volume HR and payroll operations. Feel free to forward this opportunity to anyone in your network who may be a strong fit.

About Us:
Zayed University is a national and regional leader in educational innovation, founded in 1998 and proudly bearing the name of the Founder of the Nation, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The university has two modern campuses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, annually enrolling over 10,000 students including international students from different parts of the world, and offering around 35 undergraduate majors and minors and graduate degrees across eight colleges. Zayed University welcomed over 2,860 students for the 2025 to 2026 academic year, its highest ever intake, reflecting the university's strengthening reputation for academic excellence and its expanding role in preparing the next generation of leaders, innovators, and creators for the UAE and beyond. The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and holds international professional accreditations across its colleges including AACSB accreditation for its College of Business. Zayed University is committed to faculty and student research, international partnerships, and building a workplace that reflects the values of the UAE and the vision of its founding President.