The Payroll Policy of the University contributes to the achievement of SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. This policy ensures fair and timely payment of salaries and benefits to all permanent and temporary employees, which is an essential aspect of promoting decent work. The policy also ensures that all employees are aware of their terms and conditions of employment, including their salary, benefits, and duties and responsibilities.

The Payroll Policy also outlines a benchmarked pay scale for academic staff who have administrative responsibilities, which ensures that they are compensated fairly for their work. Additionally, the policy emphasizes confidentiality and accuracy in reporting payroll, which demonstrates the University's commitment to fair and ethical employment practices.

Moreover, the Payroll Policy outlines the responsibilities of the Head of Administrative Affairs Department, who is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the payroll process. The timely and accurate reporting of the University payroll, addressing employee concerns, and keeping informed of changes in policies or processes are among the key responsibilities of the Head of Administrative Affairs Department.

Overall, the Payroll Policy of ASU in Bahrain contributes to the achievement of SDG 8 by promoting decent work and economic growth through fair and timely payment of salaries and benefits, benchmarked pay scales, and ethical employment practices. The policy also ensures that the University maintains confidentiality and accuracy in payroll reporting, which fosters trust and a positive work environment for all employees. The University has a well-defined pay structure for its employees, with two separate pay scales for academic and administrative staff. The academic staff salary scale has four grades, namely Grade A1 for Professors, Grade A2 for Associate Professors, Grade A3 for Assistant Professors, and Grade A4 for Lecturers or Assistant Lecturers.

Each grade has ten steps, which represent different levels of experience and expertise. In addition to the base salary, the academic staff salary scale also includes several types of allowances, such as general allowance, special allowance, and scarcity allowance. These allowances are designed to recognize the contributions of academic staff and incentivize them to excel in their roles.

On the other hand, the administrative staff salary scale has five grades, namely Grade 3 for Senior Management, Grade 4 for Senior Executive, Grade 5 for Specialized Staff, Grade 6 for Technical Staff, and Grade 7 for Ground Staff. Each grade also has ten steps, which represent different levels of experience and expertise. The pay structure for administrative staff is designed to recognize the specialized skills and expertise required for different roles within the University. The pay scale also takes into account the responsibilities and duties of administrative staff and ensures that they are compensated fairly for their contributions. The two pay scales at ASU in Bahrain reflect the University's commitment to fair and competitive compensation for its employees. The pay scales recognize the different skills, expertise, and responsibilities required for different roles and provide opportunities for professional growth and development. By offering a competitive and comprehensive pay structure, ASU supports the goal of SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, which aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.