Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; pyy determined by role, level, loca...
Fully remote
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 to ensure compliance with employment legislation in the Middle East. The role involves translating complex regulations into scalable processes, leading audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed compliance into their global payroll platform

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the accountable expert for payroll compliance within a specific country or region, ensuring all local requirements are correctly implemented across systems and workflows.
  • The successful candidate will partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to translate complex statutory rules into structured technical requirements and user experiences.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from the Middle East for this position while maintaining a fully remote, asynchronous work environment across six continents.

Matching Summary

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert to ensure compliance with employment legislation in the Middle East. The role involves translating complex regulations into scalable processes, leading audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed compliance into their global payroll platform.

Salary

Not specified; Pay determined by role, level, location, and market demands; Above in-location rates guaranteed

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
  • Comfortable with async remote work culture
  • Innovation mindset with AI/automation focus
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits or compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements
  • Location priority: Middle East region

Work Rights

Not specified

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