Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; competitive pyy above in-location r...
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 to ensure payroll compliance across the Middle East, focusing on local legislation and embedding compliance into their global payroll platform. The role involves deep collaboration with various teams to translate complex regulations into scalable processes and lead compliance audits

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 with Product, Engineering, and Legal teams to embed compliance directly into the foundations of a global payroll platform.
  • The position requires leading multi-country audits, resolving high-risk incidents, and designing governance frameworks that ensure ongoing regulatory adherence.

Matching Summary

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert to ensure payroll compliance across the Middle East, focusing on local legislation and embedding compliance into their global payroll platform. The role involves deep collaboration with various teams to translate complex regulations into scalable processes and lead compliance audits.

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
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Strategic product design partnership skills
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on statutory rules
  • Middle East location priority for application

Work Rights

Not specified

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