Paymaster – Hospitality Payroll Specialist

About the role

The Paymaster at SLS The Red Sea ensures that all team members receive accurate and timely compensation in line with hotel policies and Saudi labour regulations. Working closely with Finance and People & Culture, the role is central to the smooth operation of payroll for a luxury resort environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll within established timelines.
• Calculate salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions and other adjustments.
• Review attendance, leave and sick‑leave data before payroll runs.
• Coordinate with People & Culture and department heads to verify payroll inputs.
• Maintain confidential payroll records and system data.
• Handle new joiners, leavers, transfers, promotions and salary changes.
• Produce payroll reports, summaries, reconciliations and supporting documentation for month‑end closing.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labour regulations, company policies and internal controls.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee queries promptly.
• Support Finance with payroll‑related journal entries, accruals and reconciliations.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Paymaster, Payroll Officer or similar role, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, attendance, leave and overtime management.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Required skills

• Payroll processing
• Attendance and leave administration
• Understanding of Saudi labour regulations