Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Africa

Remote

Africa
Not specified; pyy above in-location rates; compet...
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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 Africa to ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and improve the company's global payroll platform. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex regulations into scalable processes while mentoring team members. **

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the accountable expert for payroll compliance within a specific country or region, ensuring local requirements are correctly implemented across systems and workflows.
  • The position requires translating complex statutory rules and tax calculations into structured product requirements for Engineering and Product teams to build compliant automated payroll at scale.
  • Remote prioritizes fair compensation above in-location rates and fosters a culture of internal mobility with a focus on pay equity and global talent hiring.

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** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for Africa to ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and improve the company's global payroll platform. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex regulations into scalable processes while mentoring team members. **

Salary

Not specified; Pay above in-location rates; Competitive benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading regulatory 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
  • Strategic systems thinking capabilities
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment

Key Requirements

  • Deep expertise in payroll and employment compliance
  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams
  • Strong communicator capable of influencing stakeholders
  • Confident investigator in high-risk scenarios

Work Rights

Not specified

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