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 to ensure payroll compliance within the Middle East region. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in local employment legislation, lead audits, and effectively communicate across various teams while working remotely. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning payroll compliance for a specific country or region while translating complex local legislation into scalable system processes.
  • Candidates will partner with Product, Engineering, and Legal teams to embed compliance directly into the foundations of a global payroll platform.
  • The position requires leading high-risk audits, resolving compliance incidents, and designing governance frameworks that ensure ongoing adherence to statutory rules.

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** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert to ensure payroll compliance within the Middle East region. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in local employment legislation, lead audits, and effectively communicate across various teams while working remotely. **

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 cross-functional stakeholder communication
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Comfortable operating in async remote environment
  • Strategic systems thinking for global scale
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment

Key Requirements

  • Deep expertise in payroll and employment compliance for Middle East jurisdiction
  • Proven record leading audits and regulatory reviews
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements

Work Rights

Prioritization for candidates located in the Middle East

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