The Role
Leads a multi-country payroll function across Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and other markets. Responsibilities include building the payroll team, overseeing accurate processing, strengthening controls and segregation of duties, ensuring labor-law and WPS compliance, managing leave and settlements, resolving disputes, modernizing payroll systems, overseeing cash distribution, and reporting payroll metrics to Finance leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In
🚀 Welcome to Your Next Adventure!
Snoonu is looking for a Payroll Manager to lead and scale our payroll function as the company grows.
Role will support a multi-country, multi-brand workforce spanning HQ staff, Snoomart, Grocery, Garage,
Accommodation, and our large rider and driver population. You will build a stronger, more resilient payroll
structure — growing and diversifying the team, strengthening controls, increasing automation and
segregation of duties, and ensuring accurate, compliant payroll across every market and business line we
operate in.
🛠 What You’ll Get Your Hands On:
- Build & Lead the Payroll Team: Grow, structure, and manage the payroll function, addressing today's thin team coverage and reducing key-person risk by hiring and developing a more diverse, resilient team.
- Own End-to-End Payroll Governance: Oversee accurate, on-time payroll processing across all business units (HQ, Snoomart, Grocery, Garage, Accommodation) and worker categories (staff, full-time riders/drivers, 3PL).
- Strengthen Controls & Segregation of Duties: Implement proper segregation of duties, approval workflows, and review controls across payroll processing that are currently under- resourced given the team's size.
- Ensure Multi-Country Compliance: Ensure payroll complies with labor law, Wage Protection System (WPS), and social security requirements across Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and other relevant markets.
- Manage Leave, Settlements & Disputes: Oversee leave and final settlement processing, and act as the escalation point for complex payroll disputes and queries.
- Partner on Payroll Systems: Work with the Automation & AI Engineering team to modernize payroll workflows (e.g., Keka integration, bank file automation) as part of the wider Dynamics 365 transformation.
- Manage Cash & Distribution Oversight: Provide oversight of cash salary distribution and COD- related payroll adjustments for fleet and frontline teams.
- Report on Payroll Metrics: Deliver payroll cost, headcount, and compliance reporting to Finance leadership.
- Build Succession & Coverage: Establish cross-training and succession plans so payroll processing is never dependent on any single individual or nationality group.
🧙♂️ The Magic You Bring
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Experience: 6+ years of payroll experience, including at least 2–3 years in a payroll leadership or management role, ideally across multiple countries or business units.
- Multi-Country Payroll Knowledge: Strong understanding of GCC payroll and labor law requirements (Qatar, Kuwait, Oman), including WPS and end-of-service benefit calculations.
- Systems Knowledge: Experience with payroll systems (e.g., Keka) and ERP integration; exposure to Dynamics 365 is a plus.
- Team Building: Proven ability to build, diversify, and develop a team, with a deliberate focus on redundancy and succession planning.
- Controls & Governance: Strong understanding of payroll controls and segregation of duties.
- Communication: Confident communicator able to manage sensitive payroll queries and disputes professionally.
- Adaptability: Comfortable scaling a function to match a fast-growing, multi-brand, multi-country business.
Inside Snoonu’s Universe
Snoonu is Qatar’s homegrown Super App, reinventing daily life with blazing-fast delivery, shopping, and more – all in one place. Powered by tech, driven by a global team, and obsessed with making life easier.
The Dream We’re Chasing
To be the first Qatari Ultra App that propels the region and its community through innovation and technology. We have global ambitions where what we do surpasses norms and limitations every time.
The Quest We’re On
To radically transform how people live by leveraging technology to connect them with endless possibilities.
Our Everyday Superpowers
Be Customer Obsessed: “Focus on the customer and all else will follow.”
Act with Integrity: “We are honest, ethical, and trustworthy in everything we do.”
Be Curious and Creative: “We constantly innovate and create solutions to bring a lasting positive impact.”
Lead by Example and Take Ownership: “Be the change you want to see and take ownership.”
Work Smart and Deliver Results: “You can do more by doing less, better, and faster.”
It's All About People: “Be a team player; together we are stronger.”
Real Builders Ship: “We turn ideas into products, plans into action, and challenges into opportunities.”
Perks & Worklife Magic At Snoonu
🌐 Global Vibes – Collaborate with a worldwide crew.
🧠 Brain Boosters – Learning budgets, access to courses, and tools for your growth.
🚒 Builder’s Playground – Own your tasks, own your path! We’re big on autonomy.
🏝️ Flexible Time Off – We take recharging seriously. Generous leave and wellness policies.
🛠️ Agile Everything – Scrum isn’t a buzzword here. It’s how we roll, from product to ops.
Great Place to Work® Certified
We’re certified as a Great Place to Work®, a recognition that celebrates a culture we’ve built together where people come first, always. This certification reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.
Certified for Excellence
Our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications demonstrate our dedication to world-class quality and a safe, supportive workplace, reinforcing our promise to deliver exceptional service while prioritizing the wellbeing of our people.
Beyond the Code: Giving Back Matters
We don’t just build apps. We’re committed to doing business sustainably and giving back to the community that fuels us. From eco-conscious practices to CSR projects, we’re always finding ways to do better—and we invite you to be a part of that mission.
Diversity Isn’t Just a Buzzword
At Snoonu, fairness and inclusion are the foundation of everything we do. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes people from every walk of life. Be bold. Be you. Thrive here.
Let’s Build the Future Together
Apply now to join a team where your contributions spark a change and your voice is heard. Let’s make some magic together.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
- 6+ years of payroll experience
- 2–3 years of payroll leadership or management experience
- Experience with multi-country or multi-business-unit payroll
- Knowledge of GCC payroll and labor law requirements, including Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman
- Knowledge of Wage Protection System and social security requirements
- Experience calculating end-of-service benefits
- Experience with payroll systems such as Keka and ERP integration
- Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Ability to build, diversify, develop, and retain a payroll team
- Knowledge of payroll controls and segregation of duties
- Strong communication skills for handling sensitive payroll queries and disputes
- Ability to create succession and cross-training plans
- Adaptability in a fast-growing, multi-brand, multi-country business
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The Company
What We Do
Welcome to Snoonu, Qatar's leading tech innovator. Founded by Hamad Al-Hajri in 2019, Snoonu is your go-to app for online shopping, food and grocery delivery, pharmacy needs, and more. At Snoonu, we're not just revolutionizing convenience but pioneering it. Our super-app offers 11 essential services in one place, from quick meals to urgent pharmacy runs, grocery shopping, and even a personal picker (Snoosend). We're here to make your life easier and inspire you with our constant drive for innovation. But we're more than just a company; we're a vibrant community driven by a shared vision to harness technology for societal betterment. Join a team that doesn't just participate in the future of Qatar's economy but shapes it. Here, being extraordinary is our everyday standard. By using our services, you're not just making your life easier; you're contributing to the growth and convenience of our community. With our app, convenience is just a tap away. Experience the ease of having anything delivered to your doorstep. Embark on this exhilarating journey with us and be part of Qatar's next big success story. Visit us: ★ Website: https://snoonu.com ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snoonu/ ★ Twitter: https://twitter.com/snoonu_qa ★TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snoonu ★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snoonu.qa/
