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 multi-country 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 integrate local legislation into its global payroll systems. The role requires deep expertise in local payroll laws, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions in a fully remote work 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 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 integrate local legislation into its global payroll systems. The role requires deep expertise in local payroll laws, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions in a fully remote work environment.

Salary

Not specified; Competitive pay above in-location rates; Equity included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading multi-country audits
  • Ability to translate rules into product logic
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills
  • Systems thinking for scalable processes

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment
  • Strategic partnership with engineering teams

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements
  • Deep knowledge of employment compliance legislation
  • Prior employment verification check required

Work Rights

Not specified

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