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, focusing on ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislation into their global payroll platform. This fully remote position emphasizes expertise in payroll and employment compliance, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to translate complex regulations into scalable processes

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 and tax calculations into structured technical requirements for Product and Engineering teams to embed compliance directly into the platform.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from the Middle East for this fully remote position, offering a culture that values innovation, automation, and asynchronous collaboration across six continents.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, focusing on ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislation into their global payroll platform. This fully remote position emphasizes expertise in payroll and employment compliance, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to translate complex regulations into scalable processes.

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 partnership with engineering teams
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements
  • Deep understanding of employment compliance legislation
  • Middle East location preference

Work Rights

Not specified

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