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Abdullah Hasan Hamdulay, Senior Payroll Officer - HR

Abdullah Hasan Hamdulay

Senior Payroll Officer - HR·Gastronomica-ME

Kuwait

Master's degree, MBA FINANCE

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 2 months

Senior Payroll Officer - HR

July 2022 - Present

Gastronomica-ME

Sharq, Kuwait

July 2022 - Present

Managed the accurate and timely processing of payroll for over 1, 500
employees, ensuring that everyone received their payments on time, which
helped maintain employee satisfaction and trust in the company.
Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies, which
minimized legal risks and upheld our organizations reputation.
Captured and processed all payroll inputs—like new hires, terminations, leave,
overtime, deductions, and various allowances—accurately, which streamlined the
payroll process and reduced errors.
Calculated leave entitlements and end-of-service benefits in line with Kuwait
Labor Law and company policies, helping employees understand their rights and
benefits clearly.
Conducted pre- and post-payroll audits to verify data integrity and identify
discrepancies, which helped maintain accuracy and trust in payroll information.
Provided guidance and mentorship to junior payroll and HR staff, fostering their
professional development and improving team efficiency.
Served as the primary point of contact for escalated payroll issues and complex
queries from employees and management, ensuring quick resolutions and
maintaining positive workplace relations.
Assisted in developing and implementing payroll policies and procedures, which
helped standardize processes and improve overall efficiency.

Produced various payroll reports including total headcount, headcount by
department, PH balances, and overtime, which provided management with
critical insights for strategic decision-making.
Partnered with HR and Finance on policy changes, payroll projections, and
system improvements, ensuring alignment across departments and enhancing
payroll effectiveness.
Verified payroll entries for new joiners and coordinated with the insurance
company to add them to the health insurance scheme, ensuring that all
employees received their benefits timely.
Updated the payroll system continually regarding any leaves granted to
employees, which helped maintain accurate records and compliance with
company policies.
Administered employee compensation programs such as salary payments,
bonuses, and incentive plans, ensuring fair and timely compensation that
contributed to employee motivation.
Collaborated closely with the Performance and Rewards department to adjust
payroll entries when employees became eligible for increments, bonuses, or
promotions, thus ensuring accurate compensation reflecting performance.
Stayed updated on industry trends, including new payroll technologies and
legislative changes, helping the company adapt to changes and improve payroll
processes.
Contributed to the improvement and development of systems and procedures
to enhance payroll efficiency, which led to smoother operations and reduced
processing times.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Payroll Specialist & Payables Control Accountant

June 2016 - July 2022

Abraaj Water Co.

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

June 2016 - July 2022

Managed the full cycle of accounts payable, which involved receiving,
processing, verifying, and controlling all expenses for suppliers and staff
benefits, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
Prepared and maintained payroll for over 500 employees, which helped
streamline compensation processes and improve employee satisfaction.
Processed and transferred staff salaries, bonuses, and final settlements,
ensuring employees received their payments on time and accurately.
Verified and checked employee timesheets, helping to maintain accurate
attendance records and reduce payroll discrepancies.
Prepared staff overtime and commission calculations, which contributed to fair
compensation for additional work and enhanced employee morale.
Developed and processed employee leave payments, ensuring compliance with
company policies and timely disbursement of benefits.
Prepared and issued salary certificates, assisting employees with verification of
income for loans or other financial requirements.
Managed the preparation of final settlements (indemnity payments) for resigned
or terminated employees, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company
policies.
Created leave and indemnity monthly files and took provisions on them, helping
to maintain accurate financial records and forecast future liabilities.
Oversaw the companys online bank accounts for transferring salaries and
making payments, facilitating efficient financial transactions.
Collaborated with department managers regarding staff benefits, commissions,
overtime, deductions, and allowances, ensuring clear communication and
alignment across teams.
Handled staff salary deductions, loans, vehicle penalties, and mobile deductions,
maintaining accurate records to support payroll processing.
Managed air ticket arrangements and processed entries for managers and
employees, streamlining travel-related financial transactions.
Conducted monthly aging analysis of payables and reported the status to the
Finance Manager, helping to maintain healthy cash flow and manage
outstanding obligations.
Supported the financial preparations for monthly and quarterly closing of inter
company transactions, ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Senior Officer

August 2015 - May 2016

ICICI Bank Ltd.

Khed, India

August 2015 - May 2016

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Management

Portfolio Manager

March 2013 - June 2013

Moneybee Institute Pvt Ltd.

Nagpur, India

March 2013 - June 2013

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

Mumbai University

May 2015

May 2015

Master's degree, MBA FINANCE

India

GPA (percentage): 72%

GPA (percentage): 72%

I'm Master of Business Administration with Finance specialisation.

Mumbai University

March 2013

March 2013

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance)

India

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

I have done Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance, full time course.

Skills

Senior Level
Expert
Senior Level
Expert
Supervising
Expert
Supervising
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Payroll Management
Expert
Payroll Management
Expert
MBA Finance
Expert
MBA Finance
Expert
Payroll processing
Expert
Payroll processing
Expert
Compliance with labor law
Expert
Compliance with labor law
Expert
Payroll audits
Expert
Payroll audits
Expert
Budgeting & cost control for payroll operations
Intermediate
Budgeting & cost control for payroll operations
Intermediate
Compensation and Benefits management
Intermediate
Compensation and Benefits management
Intermediate
Cost to Company (CTC) reporting
Expert
Cost to Company (CTC) reporting
Expert
Process design & continuous improvement
Expert
Process design & continuous improvement
Expert
Change management & system implementation oversight
Expert
Change management & system implementation oversight
Expert
Confidentiality & data governance
Expert
Confidentiality & data governance
Expert
Risk management & internal controls
Intermediate
Risk management & internal controls
Intermediate
Policy development & implementation (payroll & compliance)
Intermediate
Policy development & implementation (payroll & compliance)
Intermediate
Team leadership
Expert
Team leadership
Expert
Communication & presentation to senior leadership
Expert
Communication & presentation to senior leadership
Expert
Cross-functional stakeholder management (HR, Finance, Legal)
Expert
Cross-functional stakeholder management (HR, Finance, Legal)
Expert
Attrition Rate Report
Expert
Attrition Rate Report
Expert
KPI setting, monitoring & performance reporting
Intermediate
KPI setting, monitoring & performance reporting
Intermediate
Supervising
Expert
Supervising
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Payroll Management
Expert
Payroll Management
Expert
MBA Finance
Expert
MBA Finance
Expert
Hardwork
Expert
Hardwork
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Expert
Marathi
Expert
Urdu
Native Speaker

Memberships

Gastronomica-ME

Senior Payroll Officer

July 2022

Middle Earth HR

Certified Payroll Specialist (CPS)

June 2024

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified Payroll Specialist (CPS)
Jun 2024
Master of Business Administration in Finance
May 2015
Bachelor of Commerce (B.com)
Mar 2013

Hobbies

  • Dancing & Learning new things
    Won various college level awards in dance & my interest in learning new things done many projects while studying and training.