Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; competitive pyy above in-location r...
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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 who will oversee payroll compliance, ensuring adherence to local legislation and regulations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in payroll compliance, a strong analytical mindset, and experience in cross-functional collaboration to embed compliance into global payroll systems. **

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 across systems and workflows.
  • The position requires translating complex statutory rules and tax calculations into structured product requirements for engineering teams to build compliant automated payroll solutions.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from the Middle East region while offering a fully remote, asynchronous work culture that values innovation and automation.

Matching Summary

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** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East who will oversee payroll compliance, ensuring adherence to local legislation and regulations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in payroll compliance, a strong analytical mindset, and experience in cross-functional collaboration to embed compliance into global payroll systems. **

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 capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Cross-functional partnership with Engineering
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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