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 ensure payroll compliance across various jurisdictions in the Middle East. The role requires deep expertise in local legislation, the ability to translate complex rules into scalable processes, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance within their 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 across systems and workflows.
  • The successful candidate will partner closely with Product and Engineering to translate complex statutory rules into structured technical requirements for the global payroll platform.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from the Middle East for this position while maintaining a fully remote, asynchronous work culture focused on innovation and automation.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert to ensure payroll compliance across various jurisdictions in the Middle East. The role requires deep expertise in local legislation, the ability to translate complex rules into scalable processes, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance within their 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
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills
  • Systems thinking for scalable processes

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team members
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Strategic partnership with engineering teams
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams
  • Location priority: Middle East region

Work Rights

Not specified

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