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 compliance with local payroll regulations and embed these into the company’s global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in payroll compliance, experience leading audits, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the owner of payroll compliance for a specific country or region, ensuring adherence to local legislation across all company operations.
  • The successful candidate will partner with Product and Engineering teams to convert complex statutory rules into structured system requirements and automated workflows.
  • Remote prioritizes applications from the Middle East while offering a fully remote work culture with a focus on innovation and asynchronous collaboration.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to ensure compliance with local payroll regulations and embed these into the company’s global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in payroll compliance, experience leading audits, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

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 cross-functional stakeholder influence
  • 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
  • Strategic product design collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Deep expertise in payroll employment compliance
  • Proven record leading audits and regulatory reviews
  • Experience partnering with technical teams
  • Location priority: Middle East

Work Rights

Not specified

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