Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

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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 to ensure payroll compliance and translate local legislation into scalable processes. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance Remote's global payroll platform and improve compliance capabilities

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 position requires translating complex statutory rules and tax calculations into structured product requirements for Engineering and Product teams.
  • Remote is a fully distributed company with core values emphasizing innovation, automation, and AI capabilities integrated into every role.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to ensure payroll compliance and translate local legislation into scalable processes. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance Remote's global payroll platform and improve compliance capabilities.

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 influence across technical teams
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Strategic systems thinking skills
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and regulatory reviews
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product logic
  • Confident investigator for high-risk scenarios
  • Comfortable operating in async, fast-changing environments

Work Rights

Prioritization given to Middle East residents; status not explicitly defined

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