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 requirements
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to manage payroll compliance and embed local legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in payroll regulations, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead audits and compliance programs

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the owner of payroll compliance for a specific country or region, ensuring adherence to local legislation across all company operations.
  • The successful candidate will partner with Product and Engineering teams to convert complex statutory rules into structured system logic and user experiences.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from the Middle East region while offering a fully remote, asynchronous work environment with a focus on innovation and automation.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to manage payroll compliance and embed local legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in payroll regulations, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead audits and compliance programs.

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 requirements
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills
  • Systems thinking for scalable processes

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team members
  • Comfortable with async remote work culture
  • Innovation-focused mindset
  • Cross-functional partnership experience

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits or compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams
  • Confident investigator for high-risk scenarios

Work Rights

Not specified

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