Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

RemotifyEurope

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, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislative requirements into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local employment legislation, lead audits, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. **

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the accountable expert for payroll compliance within a specific country or region, ensuring legislative accuracy across all systems.
  • The position requires translating complex statutory rules and tax calculations into structured product requirements for Engineering and Product teams.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from the Middle East region while offering a fully remote, asynchronous work culture focused on innovation and automation.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislative requirements into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local employment legislation, lead audits, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. **

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 comfort
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment
  • Strategic partnership with engineering teams

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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