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 in the region. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local employment legislation and be skilled in collaborating across teams to embed compliance into global payroll systems

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 position requires translating complex statutory rules and tax calculations into structured technical requirements for Product and Engineering teams.
  • Remote prioritizes applications from the Middle East while offering a fully remote, asynchronous work culture with a focus on innovation and automation.

Matching Summary

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance in the region. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local employment legislation and be skilled in collaborating across teams to embed compliance into global payroll systems.

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 stakeholder communication skills
  • Systems thinking for scalable processes

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits or compliance programs
  • Partnering with technical teams on system logic
  • Experience in high-risk incident resolution
  • Middle East location preference

Work Rights

Not specified

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