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 to oversee payroll compliance, ensuring adherence to local legislation and regulatory standards. The role requires a deep understanding of payroll systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance into 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 capable of leading multi-country audits, resolving high-risk incidents, and designing scalable governance frameworks.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to oversee payroll compliance, ensuring adherence to local legislation and regulatory standards. The role requires a deep understanding of payroll systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance into 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 cross-functional stakeholder communication
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Comfortable operating in async remote environment
  • Strategic systems thinking approach
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Prioritization for Middle East residents; Not specified for others

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