Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Base: above in-location rates; bonus/equity: not s...
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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 legislation into the company’s global payroll system. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in payroll legislation, experience in audits, and strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. **

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 successful candidate will partner with Product and Engineering teams to translate complex statutory rules into structured system requirements and user experiences.
  • Remote prioritizes fair compensation above in-location rates and fosters a culture of internal mobility and pay equity across its globally distributed workforce.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislation into the company’s global payroll system. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in payroll legislation, experience in audits, and strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. **

Salary

Base: Above in-location rates; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive benefits 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
  • Innovation and automation focus
  • Cross-functional partnership with engineering

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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