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 to ensure payroll compliance and embed legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in local payroll and employment compliance, as well as experience in leading audits and compliance programs

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 position requires translating complex statutory rules, tax calculations, and edge cases into structured technical requirements for Product and Engineering teams.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from the Middle East for this fully remote position while offering competitive compensation above in-location rates to support global talent.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to ensure payroll compliance and embed legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in local payroll and employment compliance, as well as experience in leading audits and compliance programs.

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

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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