Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; competitive pyy above in-location r...
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Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading regulatory audits
Ability to translate rules into product requirements
** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert with in-depth knowledge of payroll compliance and legislation for the Middle East region. The role focuses on ensuring compliance, leading audits, and partnering with various teams to embed regulatory standards into the company's global payroll platform, all within a fully remote work environment. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning payroll compliance for a specific country or region while translating complex local legislation into scalable system logic.
  • Candidates will partner with Product, Engineering, and Legal teams to embed compliance directly into the foundations of the global payroll platform.
  • The position requires leading multi-country audits, resolving high-risk incidents, and designing governance frameworks that ensure ongoing regulatory adherence.

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** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert with in-depth knowledge of payroll compliance and legislation for the Middle East region. The role focuses on ensuring compliance, leading audits, and partnering with various teams to embed regulatory standards into the company's global payroll platform, all within a fully remote work environment. **

Salary

Not specified; Competitive pay above in-location rates; Equity included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading regulatory audits
  • Ability to translate rules into product requirements
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills
  • Systems thinking for scalable processes

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment
  • Strategic systems thinking abilities

Key Requirements

  • Deep expertise in payroll employment compliance
  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams
  • Location priority: Middle East

Work Rights

Not specified

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