Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; above in-location rates based on ge...
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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 region to ensure payroll compliance and embed legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local employment laws, lead compliance initiatives, and work collaboratively across various teams in a fully remote environment. **

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 processes.
  • 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, offering a competitive salary above in-location rates with a focus on pay equity.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East region to ensure payroll compliance and embed legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local employment laws, lead compliance initiatives, and work collaboratively across various teams in a fully remote environment. **

Salary

Not specified; Above in-location rates based on geo ranges; Competitive benefits 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
  • Comfortable operating in async remote environment
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment
  • Ambitious and curious work culture fit

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits or compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams
  • Middle East location preference

Work Rights

Not specified

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