Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; competitive pyy above in-location r...
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Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading regulatory audits
Ability to translate rules into product logic
** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and translating local legislation into actionable processes. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in employment compliance, experience in audits, and strong communication skills, working in a fully remote environment. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning payroll compliance for a specific country or region while translating complex local legislation into scalable system processes.
  • Candidates will partner with Product, Engineering, and Legal teams to embed compliance directly into the foundations of a global payroll platform.
  • The position requires leading multi-country audits, resolving high-risk incidents, and designing governance frameworks that ensure ongoing regulatory adherence.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and translating local legislation into actionable processes. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in employment compliance, experience in audits, and strong communication skills, working in a fully remote environment. **

Salary

Not specified; Competitive pay above in-location rates; Equity included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading regulatory audits
  • Ability to translate rules into product logic
  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder communication
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Strategic systems thinking skills
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on statutory rules
  • Location priority: Middle East region

Work Rights

Not specified

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