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 to oversee payroll compliance for a designated region in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local payroll legislation, effectively translate compliance requirements into scalable processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams 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 with Product, Engineering, and Legal teams to embed compliance directly into the foundations of the global payroll platform.
  • This position requires leading high-risk audits, resolving compliance incidents, and designing governance frameworks that scale across multiple jurisdictions.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert to oversee payroll compliance for a designated region in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local payroll legislation, effectively translate compliance requirements into scalable processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fully remote environment.

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 capabilities
  • Async remote work environment comfort
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment
  • Cross-functional partnership experience

Key Requirements

  • Deep expertise in payroll and employment compliance
  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams
  • Location priority: Middle East

Work Rights

Not specified

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