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 for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in local employment compliance and experience in audits and regulatory programs, all while working in a fully remote environment

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the accountable expert for payroll compliance within a specific country or region, ensuring legislative accuracy across all processes.
  • The position requires translating complex statutory rules and tax calculations into structured technical requirements for Product and Engineering teams.
  • Remote prioritizes applications from the Middle East while offering a fully remote environment with a focus on automation and AI integration.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in local employment compliance and experience in audits and regulatory programs, all while working in a fully remote environment.

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 cross-functional stakeholder communication
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Comfortable with async remote work culture
  • Innovation-driven problem solving mindset
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Partnering experience with technical teams
  • Middle East location preference

Work Rights

Not specified

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