Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Africa

Remote

Africa
Not specified; pyy above in-location rates; compet...
Remote
Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading multi-country audits
Ability to translate statutory rules into product logic
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the African region to ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and improve systems for global payroll management. The role requires deep expertise in local laws, audit experience, and the ability to work collaboratively across various functions in a fully remote environment

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 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.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the African region to ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and improve systems for global payroll management. The role requires deep expertise in local laws, audit experience, and the ability to work collaboratively across various functions in a fully remote environment.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading multi-country audits
  • Ability to translate statutory rules into product logic
  • Strong stakeholder management across Product and Engineering
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Innovation and automation mindset
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

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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