Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; pyy determined by geo ranges + mark...
Fully remote
Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading regulatory audits
Ability to translate rules into product requirements
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and support the development of their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in payroll compliance, experience leading audits, and the ability to collaborate across departments in a fully remote environment

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning payroll compliance for a specific country or region while translating complex local legislation into scalable system logic.
  • Candidates will partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Legal teams to embed compliance directly into the foundations of the global payroll platform.
  • Remote prioritizes applications from the Middle East region and values candidates who can operate effectively in a fully async, fast-changing environment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and support the development of their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in payroll compliance, experience leading audits, and the ability to collaborate across departments in a fully remote environment.

Salary

Not specified; Pay determined by geo ranges and market demands; Above in-location rates guaranteed

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading regulatory audits
  • Ability to translate rules into product requirements
  • 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

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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