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 legislative standards into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in local payroll compliance, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to compliance challenges

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 successful candidate will partner with Product and Engineering teams to translate complex statutory rules into structured product requirements and automated system logic.
  • Remote is seeking an energetic professional to lead investigations, drive continuous improvement, and embed compliance into the foundations of their global payroll platform.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislative standards into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in local payroll compliance, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to compliance challenges.

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 team capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Cross-functional partnership with Engineering
  • Strategic approach to compliance frameworks

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements
  • Confident investigator for high-risk scenarios
  • Middle East location preference

Work Rights

Not specified

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