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Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading multi-country audits
Ability to translate statutory rules into product requirements
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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to oversee payroll compliance, ensuring adherence to local legislation. The role requires deep expertise in payroll compliance, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to design scalable processes.
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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.
Remote prioritizes fair compensation above in-location rates and fosters a culture of internal mobility and pay equity.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to oversee payroll compliance, ensuring adherence to local legislation. The role requires deep expertise in payroll compliance, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to design scalable processes.
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Salary
Not specified; Base salary dependent on location, skills, and market demands; Competitive benefits included; Pay above in-location rates guaranteed
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading multi-country audits
Ability to translate statutory rules into product requirements
Strong stakeholder management across Product and Engineering
Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks
Nice-to-have
Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
Async remote work environment experience
Innovation and automation mindset
High-risk scenario investigation skills
Key Requirements
Proven record leading audits or regulatory reviews
Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements
Confident investigator for high-risk scenarios
Middle East location preference (not explicitly mandatory but prioritized)