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 requirements
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires deep expertise in local legislation, audit management, and the ability to translate complex regulations into 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.
  • The successful candidate will partner with Product and Engineering teams to convert complex statutory rules into structured system logic and user experiences.
  • Remote values innovation deeply, requiring every team member to leverage automation and AI capabilities while working asynchronously across six continents.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires deep expertise in local legislation, audit management, and the ability to translate complex regulations into 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 requirements
  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder communication
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Comfortable with async remote work culture
  • Innovative mindset for automation and AI
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Priority given to Middle East residents; status not explicitly defined

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