SAM THOMAS
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Detail-oriented Payroll Officer with 12+ years of proven UAE experience delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations across construction, contracting, and multinational organizations. Highly experienced in end-to-end payroll processing, Oracle payroll systems, wage and overtime computation, deductions, employee lifecycle payroll, and reconciliation for large workforces. Recognized for maintaining payroll integrity, resolving discrepancies, meeting strict deadlines, and collaborating closely with HR and Finance teams in fast-paced UAE business environments.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Payroll Assistant
Ayadi Human Capital Solutions LLC(Man Power)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2026.05 - Current
- Reported directly to the Senior Payroll Officer and HR Manager, supporting payroll governance and accuracy.
- Processed payroll for Corporate, White Collar and Blue Collar over 1500 employees.
- Identified, investigated, and resolved payroll and timesheet discrepancies to ensure accurate payments.
- Managed payroll changes related to wages, job status, and job titles in line with approved HR requests.
- Computed wages, overtime, and additional pay components in compliance with company policies.
- Processed payroll deductions, advances, terminations, and other out-of-cycle payroll transactions.
- Calculated End of Service (Gratuity) benefits in line with UAE Labour Law, including final settlement components such as leave encashment, deductions, and recoveries.
- WPS Preparations and upload in bank portal & EDENRED
- Worked with Right View ERP software to payroll processing and reporting. and coordinated payroll submissions with the Finance Department.
Payroll Assistant
M/s. EnerMech UAE LLC(Oil & Gas)
Abu Dhabi
2024.07 - 2025.10
- Reported directly to the Payroll Lead and Finance Manager, supporting payroll governance and accuracy.
- Processed payroll for permanent employees and contractors across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
- Identified, investigated, and resolved payroll and timesheet discrepancies to ensure accurate payments.
- Managed payroll changes related to wages, job status, and job titles in line with approved HR requests.
- Computed wages, overtime, and additional pay components in compliance with company policies.
- Processed payroll deductions, advances, terminations, and other out-of-cycle payroll transactions.
- Verified employee expenses, prepared payroll coding, and coordinated payroll submissions with the Finance Department.
- Worked with ADP payroll software to support multi-country payroll processing and reporting.
Payroll Assistant & Accounts Assistant
M/s. Dhafir Contracting LLC(Construction)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2014.07 - 2024.07
- Processed end-to-end payroll cycles while reporting directly to the Accounts Manager.
- Managed payroll discrepancies, wage revisions, overtime calculations, and statutory deductions.
- Calculated End of Service (Gratuity) benefits in line with UAE Labour Law, including final settlement components such as leave encashment, deductions, and recoveries.
- Prepared daily and monthly manpower reports and salary processing for labor and staff.
- Maintained labor attendance records, payroll transfers, and project-wise cost allocation.
- Handled ISO payroll documentation and compliance-related records.
- Supported payroll audits by preparing salary schedules, attendance summaries, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinated closely with site supervisors and HR teams to validate attendance, overtime, and leave data prior to payroll closure.
- Maintained employee payroll records, salary revisions, and historical payroll data for compliance and reference.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaHigher Secondary Education (Plus Two) - undefined
Board of Kerala
KeralaSSLC - undefined
Board of Kerala
KeralaSkills
- Payroll Processing
- UAE Payroll Operations
- Oracle Payroll Software
- ADP System
- Right View ERP
- Wage & Overtime Calculation
- Payroll Deductions
- Employee Lifecycle Payroll
- HR & Payroll Coordination
- Expense Verification
- Out-of-Cycle Payments
- Payroll Reporting
- Time & Attendance Management
- Cost Allocation (Project Wise)
- Compliance & Documentation
- ISO Documentation Support
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- Confidential Data Handling
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Oracle Payroll System – Hands-on Payroll Processing Experience
- ADP Payroll Software – Multi-Country Payroll Processing & Reporting
- Right View ERP Software-Hands-on Payroll Processing Experience
- Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, Web Applications)
- Microsoft Outlook
LANGUAGES
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed high-volume payroll operations across UAE and multi-regional employee groups
- Ensured accurate and on-time payroll disbursements through meticulous validation of timesheets, HR inputs, and expenses
- Supported payroll administration for large workforces of up to 800+ employees, including labor-intensive project environments
- Strengthened payroll efficiency and compliance by implementing structured payroll controls and best practices
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Payroll Assistant
Ayadi Human Capital Solutions LLC(Man Power)
2026.05 - Current
Payroll Assistant
M/s. EnerMech UAE LLC(Oil & Gas)
2024.07 - 2025.10
Payroll Assistant & Accounts Assistant
M/s. Dhafir Contracting LLC(Construction)
2014.07 - 2024.07
SSLC - undefined
Board of Kerala
Higher Secondary Education (Plus Two) - undefined
Board of Kerala
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics
Mahatma Gandhi University