Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; competitive pyy above in-location r...
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 for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding local legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in payroll compliance, strong communication skills, and a systems-thinking approach to design scalable processes

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the accountable expert for payroll compliance within a specific country or region, ensuring all local requirements are correctly implemented across systems and workflows.
  • The successful candidate will partner with Product and Engineering teams to translate complex statutory rules into structured product requirements and automated system logic.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from the Middle East for this position while offering a fully remote work culture with a focus on innovation and asynchronous collaboration.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding local legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in payroll compliance, strong communication skills, and a systems-thinking approach to design scalable processes.

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 logic
  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder communication
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Comfortable operating in async remote environment
  • Innovative approach to automation and AI
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams
  • Location priority: Middle East

Work Rights

Not specified

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