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 statutory rules to product logic
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislation into the company's global payroll platform. The role requires deep expertise in local payroll laws and regulations, as well as strong collaboration with cross-functional teams

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the accountable expert for payroll compliance within a specific country or region, ensuring all local requirements are correctly implemented.
  • The position requires translating complex statutory rules and tax calculations into structured technical requirements for Product and Engineering teams.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from the Middle East region while offering a fully remote, asynchronous work culture with a focus on automation and AI.

Matching Summary

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislation into the company's global payroll platform. The role requires deep expertise in local payroll laws and regulations, as well as strong collaboration with 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 statutory rules to product logic
  • Strong stakeholder influence across Product and Engineering
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills
  • Strategic product design collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Deep expertise in payroll employment compliance for specific jurisdiction
  • Proven record leading audits and regulatory reviews
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements

Work Rights

Not specified

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