Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; base salary dependent on location, ...
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Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading multi-country audits
Ability to translate statutory rules into product logic
** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, who will be responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding local legislation into the company's global payroll platform. The ideal candidate should have deep knowledge of payroll compliance, experience in audits, and strong communication skills to collaborate cross-functionally. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning payroll compliance for a specific country or region while translating complex local legislation into scalable system processes.
  • Candidates will partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Legal teams to embed compliance directly into the foundations of a global payroll platform.
  • The position requires leading high-risk audits, resolving compliance incidents, and designing governance frameworks that ensure ongoing adherence to regulatory standards.

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** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, who will be responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding local legislation into the company's global payroll platform. The ideal candidate should have deep knowledge of payroll compliance, experience in audits, and strong communication skills to collaborate cross-functionally. **

Salary

Not specified; Base salary dependent on location, skills, experience, and market demands; Competitive pay above in-location rates with equity.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading multi-country audits
  • Ability to translate statutory rules into product logic

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication with cross-functional teams
  • Systems thinking for scalable process design
  • Mentoring capability for team growth

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits or compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements
  • Confident investigator for high-risk scenarios

Work Rights

Prioritization for Middle East residents; status not explicitly defined as mandatory for all applicants

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