Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; competitive pyy above in-location r...
Remote
Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading multi-country audits
Ability to translate statutory rules into product logic
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert with deep expertise in payroll compliance for the Middle East. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local legislation, leading audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed compliance in product development

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the accountable expert for payroll compliance within a specific country or region, ensuring legislative accuracy across all processes and systems.
  • You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Legal teams to embed complex statutory rules directly into the company's global payroll platform.
  • Remote prioritizes applications from the Middle East while offering a fully remote, asynchronous work culture focused on innovation and future-ready solutions.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert with deep expertise in payroll compliance for the Middle East. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local legislation, leading audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed compliance in product development.

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 statutory rules into product logic
  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder management skills
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Innovation and automation mindset
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and regulatory reviews
  • Experience partnering with technical teams
  • Confident investigator in high-risk scenarios
  • Middle East location preference

Work Rights

Not specified

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