Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; competitive base salary determined ...
Fully remote
Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading multi-country audits
Ability to translate statutory rules to product logic
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and translating legislation into scalable processes. This fully remote position requires deep expertise in local payroll regulations and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams

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.
  • The position requires translating complex statutory rules into structured product requirements for Engineering and Product teams to build compliant automated systems.
  • Remote prioritizes fair compensation above in-location rates and fosters a culture of internal mobility with a focus on pay equity.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and translating legislation into scalable processes. This fully remote position requires deep expertise in local payroll regulations and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Salary

Not specified; Competitive base salary determined by role, level, and location; Above in-location rates with equity and benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading multi-country audits
  • Ability to translate statutory rules to product logic
  • Strong stakeholder management across engineering teams
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and regulatory reviews
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements
  • Confident investigator for high-risk scenarios
  • Middle East location preference

Work Rights

Not specified

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