Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; above in-location rates; competitiv...
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 payroll compliance across the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in local legislation, experience in audits, and the ability to translate compliance requirements into actionable processes

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 closely with Product, Engineering, and Legal teams to embed compliance directly into the foundations of the 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 to ensure payroll compliance across the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in local legislation, experience in audits, and the ability to translate compliance requirements into actionable processes.

Salary

Not specified; 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 cross-functional stakeholder communication
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Strategic influence on product design
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on statutory rules
  • Prior employment verification check required

Work Rights

Not specified

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