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 rules into product logic
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to ensure compliance with local payroll regulations, translating complex legislation into scalable processes. The role involves collaboration across multiple departments and emphasizes both technical expertise and strategic thinking in creating compliant payroll solutions

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the owner of payroll compliance for a specific country or region within a fully remote global organization.
  • The expert will translate complex statutory rules into structured product requirements for Engineering and Product teams.
  • Candidates are expected to lead high-risk audits, resolve compliance incidents, and design scalable governance frameworks.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to ensure compliance with local payroll regulations, translating complex legislation into scalable processes. The role involves collaboration across multiple departments and emphasizes both technical expertise and strategic thinking in creating compliant payroll solutions.

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 rules into product logic
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills
  • Systems thinking for scalable processes

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team members
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Innovation and automation mindset
  • Cross-functional partnership capability

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading regulatory reviews
  • Experience partnering with technical teams
  • Confident investigator in sensitive scenarios

Work Rights

Not specified

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