Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; competitive pyy above in-location r...
Fully remote
Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading multi-country audits
Ability to translate statutory rules into product logic
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in local payroll legislation, proven experience in audits and compliance, and strong communication skills

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the owner of payroll compliance for a specific country or region, ensuring adherence to local legislation across all company operations.
  • The position requires translating complex statutory rules into structured product requirements for Engineering and Product teams to build compliant automated systems.
  • Remote prioritizes fair compensation above in-location rates and fosters a culture of internal mobility with a focus on global talent hiring.

Matching Summary

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in local payroll legislation, proven experience in audits and compliance, and strong communication skills.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Innovation and automation mindset
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits or compliance programs
  • Expertise in employment compliance for Middle East jurisdiction
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product design

Work Rights

Prioritize applications from Middle East locations

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