Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; competitive pyy above in-location r...
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 manage payroll compliance within the region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll legislation, auditing, and systems thinking, while contributing to the development of compliant global payroll processes. ###

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 high-risk audits, resolving compliance incidents, and designing governance frameworks that scale across multiple jurisdictions.

Matching Summary

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to manage payroll compliance within the region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll legislation, auditing, and systems thinking, while contributing to the development of compliant global payroll processes. ###

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 members
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Strategic influence on product design
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams
  • Location priority: Middle East

Work Rights

Not specified

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