Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; competitive pyy above in-location r...
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 to ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and embed it into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in payroll compliance, a strong communication skill set, and a systems-thinking mindset. The role offers a fully remote working environment with opportunities for professional growth and contributions to a dynamic team culture

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the owner of payroll compliance for a specific country or region, ensuring adherence to local legislation across all company operations.
  • The successful candidate will partner with Product and Engineering teams to convert complex statutory rules into structured system requirements and user experiences.
  • Remote is a fully distributed organization that values innovation, requiring team members to bring talents from diverse cultures to build a best-in-class HR platform.

Matching Summary

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and embed it into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in payroll compliance, a strong communication skill set, and a systems-thinking mindset. The role offers a fully remote working environment with opportunities for professional growth and contributions to a dynamic team culture.

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
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment
  • Strategic partnership with Product and Engineering

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements
  • Deep subject-matter expertise in regional employment law
  • Prior employment verification check required

Work Rights

Not specified

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