Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Africa

Remote

Africa
Not specified; above in-location rates; competitiv...
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 Africa to ensure payroll compliance and embed local legislation into their global payroll platform. The role involves leading audits, partnering with technical teams, and driving continuous improvement in compliance processes while operating in a fully remote environment

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning payroll compliance for a specific country or region within Africa while ensuring adherence to local legislation.
  • You will partner with Product and Engineering teams to convert complex statutory rules into structured system requirements and user experiences.
  • Remote prioritizes fair compensation above in-location rates and fosters a culture of internal mobility and pay equity.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for Africa to ensure payroll compliance and embed local legislation into their global payroll platform. The role involves leading audits, partnering with technical teams, and driving continuous improvement in compliance processes while operating in a fully remote environment.

Salary

Not specified; 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 to product logic
  • Strong stakeholder management across technical teams
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Strategic systems thinking skills
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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