Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; competitive pyy above in-location r...
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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 ensure payroll compliance and to translate local legislation into scalable processes. The role involves collaborating with various teams to embed compliance in Remote's global payroll platform while leading audits and compliance programs. **

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 successful candidate will partner with Product and Engineering teams to translate complex statutory rules and tax calculations into structured product requirements and automated logic.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from the Middle East region and offers a fully remote, asynchronous work culture focused on innovation and global employment compliance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to ensure payroll compliance and to translate local legislation into scalable processes. The role involves collaborating with various teams to embed compliance in Remote's global payroll platform while leading audits and compliance programs. **

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 capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment
  • Cross-functional partnership with engineering

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams
  • Confident investigator in high-risk scenarios
  • Middle East location priority

Work Rights

Not specified

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