Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Africa

Remote

Africa
Not specified; base salary dependent on location +...
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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 Africa, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and navigating local legislation. The role requires deep expertise in payroll compliance, strategic systems thinking, and collaboration with various teams to embed compliance into the global payroll platform. **

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 and Engineering teams to embed statutory rules directly into the company's global payroll platform.
  • Remote prioritizes fair compensation above in-location rates and fosters a culture of internal mobility and pay equity across its globally distributed workforce.

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** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for Africa, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and navigating local legislation. The role requires deep expertise in payroll compliance, strategic systems thinking, and collaboration with various teams to embed compliance into the global payroll platform. **

Salary

Not specified; Base salary dependent on location and market demands; Above in-location rates guaranteed

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading multi-country audits
  • Ability to translate 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
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills
  • Strategic systems thinking approach

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits or compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements
  • Confident investigator for high-risk scenarios
  • Prior employment verification check required

Work Rights

Not specified

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