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 regulatory audits
Ability to translate rules into product logic
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and translating local legislation into actionable processes. The role requires a blend of subject-matter expertise in payroll and operational systems thinking, aimed at embedding compliance across Remote’s global payroll platform

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the owner of payroll compliance for a specific country or region within a fully remote global organization.
  • The expert will translate complex statutory rules into structured product requirements for Engineering and Product teams to ensure automated compliance.
  • Candidates must be confident investigators capable of leading multi-country audits and resolving high-risk compliance incidents swiftly.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and translating local legislation into actionable processes. The role requires a blend of subject-matter expertise in payroll and operational systems thinking, aimed at embedding compliance across Remote’s 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 capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment
  • Strategic systems thinking abilities

Key Requirements

  • Deep expertise in payroll and employment compliance
  • Proven record leading audits and regulatory reviews
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements

Work Rights

Prioritize applications from Middle East locations

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