Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; above in-location rates; competitiv...
Fully remote
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, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance within the region. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in local legislation and experience leading audits and compliance programs, while working closely with cross-functional teams in a fully remote environment

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the owner of payroll compliance for a specific country or region within a fully remote global organization.
  • The successful candidate will translate complex statutory rules into structured requirements for Product and Engineering teams to ensure system accuracy.
  • Remote prioritizes fair compensation above in-location rates and fosters a culture of internal mobility and pay equity.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance within the region. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in local legislation and experience leading audits and compliance programs, while working closely with cross-functional teams 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 regulatory audits
  • Ability to translate rules into product logic
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Systems thinking for scalable processes

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Innovation and automation focus
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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