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 requirements
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and overseeing audits and regulatory reviews. The role requires deep expertise in local legislation and a collaborative approach to embed compliance in product development

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 a global payroll platform.
  • The position requires leading multi-country audits, resolving high-risk incidents, and designing governance frameworks that ensure ongoing regulatory adherence.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and overseeing audits and regulatory reviews. The role requires deep expertise in local legislation and a collaborative approach to embed compliance in product development.

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 requirements
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills
  • Systems thinking for scalable processes

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Deep expertise in payroll employment compliance
  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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