Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; pyy above in-location rates; compet...
Fully remote
Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading multi-country audits
Ability to translate statutory rules into product logic
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to ensure payroll compliance and embed legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local employment legislation, experience in audits and compliance programs, and strong communication skills

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the accountable expert for payroll compliance within a specific country or region, ensuring legislative accuracy across all systems.
  • The position requires translating complex statutory rules and tax calculations into structured product requirements for Engineering and Product teams.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from the Middle East for this fully remote role to diversify its globally distributed workforce.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to ensure payroll compliance and embed legislation into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local employment legislation, experience in audits and compliance programs, and strong communication skills.

Salary

Not specified; Pay above in-location rates; Competitive benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading multi-country audits
  • Ability to translate statutory rules into product logic
  • Strong stakeholder management across technical teams
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capability
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Innovation and automation mindset
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven record of leading regulatory reviews or compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements
  • Prior employment verification check required

Work Rights

Not specified

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