Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; base pyy dependent on location, ski...
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 to ensure payroll compliance in the Middle East, translating local legislation into scalable processes. The role requires deep expertise in payroll compliance, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the accountable expert for payroll compliance within a specific country or region, ensuring all local requirements are correctly implemented across systems and workflows.
  • The position requires translating complex statutory rules and tax calculations into structured technical requirements for Product and Engineering teams to embed compliance directly into the platform.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from the Middle East region while offering a fully remote environment where employees collaborate asynchronously across six continents.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert to ensure payroll compliance in the Middle East, translating local legislation into scalable processes. The role requires deep expertise in payroll compliance, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Salary

Not specified; Base pay dependent on location, skills, and market demands; Above in-location rates guaranteed with equity and benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading regulatory audits
  • Ability to translate rules into product requirements
  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder communication
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Comfortable with async remote work culture
  • Innovation mindset with AI/automation focus
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product logic
  • Middle East location preference for application priority

Work Rights

Not specified

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