Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; base salary dependent on location +...
Fully remote
Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading audits and regulatory reviews
Ability to translate statutory rules into product requirements
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East region to ensure payroll compliance and regulatory standards are met. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed compliance into product offerings while leading audits and investigations

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the owner of payroll compliance for a specific country or region within a fully remote global organization.
  • The successful candidate will translate complex local legislation into scalable processes, system logic, and product requirements.
  • Remote prioritizes fair compensation above in-location rates and fosters a culture of internal mobility and pay equity.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East region to ensure payroll compliance and regulatory standards are met. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed compliance into product offerings while leading audits and investigations.

Salary

Not specified; Base salary dependent on location and market demands; Competitive benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading audits and regulatory reviews
  • Ability to translate statutory rules into product requirements
  • Strong stakeholder management across Product and Engineering
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team members
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Innovation and automation mindset
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits or compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product design
  • Confident investigator for high-risk scenarios

Work Rights

Not specified

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