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 multi-country audits
Ability to translate rules into product requirements
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East region to ensure payroll compliance and embed legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth expertise in local payroll and employment compliance, alongside strong communication skills to influence cross-functional teams

Job Summary

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

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East region to ensure payroll compliance and embed legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth expertise in local payroll and employment compliance, alongside strong communication skills to influence 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 multi-country 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
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment
  • Strategic partnership with engineering teams

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits or compliance programs
  • Expertise in employment compliance for specific jurisdiction
  • Experience partnering with technical teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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