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 to oversee payroll compliance in the Middle East, ensuring adherence to local legislation and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in payroll compliance, lead audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Remote's global payroll platform. **

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.
  • Candidates must be comfortable operating in an asynchronous, fully remote environment while driving continuous improvement across global compliance programs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert to oversee payroll compliance in the Middle East, ensuring adherence to local legislation and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in payroll compliance, lead audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Remote's global payroll platform. **

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

Nice-to-have

  • Strong stakeholder influence skills
  • Mentoring and coaching capabilities
  • Systems thinking for scalable processes

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product design
  • Confident investigator for high-risk scenarios

Work Rights

Priority given to Middle East residents; Not specified for others

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