Payroll Supervisor Full Time NEW

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita’s, and McCain.

What you’ll be doing:

The Payroll Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing and processing end-to-end payroll operations across KSA, Egypt, and other GCC countries. This includes managing payroll inputs, statutory compliance, banking coordination, reconciliations, and timely salary disbursement. The role ensures accuracy, confidentiality, and alignment with local labor and tax laws.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management

· Manage and process monthly payroll for KSA, Egypt, and GCC countries accurately and on time.

· Validate payroll inputs (earnings, deductions, leaves, overtime, etc.) in coordination with HR and Finance teams.

· Maintain payroll records and audit trails for compliance and reporting.

· Ensure compliance with local labor, tax, and social insurance regulations in KSA, Egypt, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.

· Prepare & Review all Final Settlement across GCC region.

Banking & Disbursement

· Oversee salary disbursement processes, liaise with banks for timely fund transfers and SIF (Salary Information File) generation.

· Coordinate with IT/Finance teams to ensure file interface with banking portals is error-free.

· Address and resolve any salary rejections or banking errors promptly.

Compliance & Reporting

· Ensure payroll taxes, GOSI (KSA), Social Insurance (Egypt), and other statutory obligations are calculated and paid accurately.

· Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations for internal and external audits.

· Coordinate with external auditors, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders for payroll-related audits and queries.

Process Improvement & Systems

· Drive payroll process improvements and automation across countries.

· Support payroll system enhancements and testing of new configurations or integrations.

· Maintain payroll SOPs and ensure adherence across the team.

Qualifications & Experience:

· 5–7 years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years handling KSA and Egypt payrolls.

· Proven experience in multi-country payroll across GCC countries.

· Strong understanding of WPS, GOSI, EOSB, gratuity, tax and social insurance regulations.

· Hands-on experience with S4Hana & Success Factors

· Proficient in Excel and payroll reconciliation tools.

Key Skills:

· In-depth payroll knowledge (regional and local laws)

· Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

· Analytical and problem-solving skills

· Confidentiality and data integrity

· Effective communication and stakeholder management

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Why Join GMG?

At GMG, we’re dedicated to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging work environment that promotes growth, innovation, and well-being. Join us in our mission to inspire victories that make the world better – for our team, our consumers, and our communities.

If you’re seeking a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of our journey.

What we offer

• An opportunity to become part of diverse teams with international exposure
• Comprehensive family medical insurance
• Family residency sponsorship and flight allowances
• Up to 30% discount in our premium retail sports brand stores
• Up to 20% discount in our pharmacy chain