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 to own payroll compliance for the Middle East, ensuring adherence to local legislation and embedding compliance into the global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in payroll compliance, experience in audits, and strong communication skills to influence stakeholders

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the accountable expert for payroll compliance within a specific country or region, ensuring local laws are correctly implemented across systems.
  • The position requires translating complex statutory rules and tax calculations into structured technical requirements for Product and Engineering teams.
  • Candidates will lead multi-country audits, resolve high-risk incidents, and design scalable governance frameworks to maintain regulatory adherence.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert to own payroll compliance for the Middle East, ensuring adherence to local legislation and embedding compliance into the global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in payroll compliance, experience in audits, and strong communication skills to influence stakeholders.

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
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Strategic influence on product design
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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