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 requirements
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and translating complex legislation into scalable processes. The role requires deep expertise in local employment regulations and collaboration with various teams to enhance compliance across the organization

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning payroll compliance for a specific country or region while translating complex local legislation into scalable system logic.
  • Candidates will partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Legal teams to embed compliance directly into the foundations of the global payroll platform.
  • Remote is a fully distributed company that values innovation, requiring all roles to incorporate automation and AI capabilities into their daily workflows.

Matching Summary

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and translating complex legislation into scalable processes. The role requires deep expertise in local employment regulations and collaboration with various teams to enhance compliance across the organization.

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 requirements
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills
  • Systems thinking for scalable processes

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team members
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Innovation and AI capability mindset
  • Cross-functional partnership with engineering

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Expertise in employment compliance for Middle East jurisdictions
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on statutory rules

Work Rights

Not specified

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