Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Africa

Remote

Africa
Not specified; competitive pyy above in-location r...
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Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading multi-country audits
Ability to translate rules into product logic
** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert to oversee payroll compliance in Africa, ensuring adherence to local legislation and regulatory standards. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to embed compliance into their global payroll platform while leading audits and investigations. **

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 closely with Product and Engineering teams to translate complex statutory rules into structured product requirements and automated system logic.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from Africa for this position and fosters a culture of innovation where automation and AI capabilities are embedded into every role.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert to oversee payroll compliance in Africa, ensuring adherence to local legislation and regulatory standards. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to embed compliance into their global payroll platform while leading audits and investigations. **

Salary

Not specified; Competitive pay above in-location rates; Equity included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading multi-country 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
  • Cross-functional partnership with Engineering
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Expertise in employment compliance for target jurisdiction
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product design

Work Rights

Not specified

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