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 multi-country audits
Ability to translate statutory rules to product logic
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to oversee payroll compliance and ensure adherence to local legislation. The role requires deep expertise in payroll processes and a strategic approach to embedding compliance in global payroll systems

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.
  • The position requires translating complex statutory rules into structured product requirements for engineering teams to build compliant automated payroll systems.
  • Remote prioritizes applications from the Middle East while offering a fully remote, asynchronous work culture with a focus on innovation and AI capabilities.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to oversee payroll compliance and ensure adherence to local legislation. The role requires deep expertise in payroll processes and a strategic approach to embedding compliance in global payroll systems.

Salary

Not specified; Competitive pay above in-location rates; Equity included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading multi-country audits
  • Ability to translate statutory rules to product logic
  • Strong stakeholder influence across Product and Engineering
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment
  • Strategic product design partnership skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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