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 with deep expertise in local employment legislation to ensure payroll compliance in the Middle East. The role involves translating complex regulations into scalable processes, leading audits, and embedding compliance into the company's global payroll platform

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the accountable expert for payroll compliance within a specific country or region, ensuring 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 applications from the Middle East while maintaining a fully remote, asynchronous work culture with a focus on innovation and automation.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert with deep expertise in local employment legislation to ensure payroll compliance in the Middle East. The role involves translating complex regulations into scalable processes, leading audits, and embedding compliance into the company's global payroll platform.

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
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment
  • Strategic product design partnership

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams
  • Confident investigator in sensitive scenarios
  • Middle East location priority

Work Rights

Not specified

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