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 multi-country audits
Ability to translate statutory rules into product requirements
** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to ensure payroll compliance across various jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local payroll legislation, lead audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed compliance into their global payroll platform. **

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the owner of payroll compliance for a specific country or region within a fully remote global organization.
  • The expert will translate complex local legislation into scalable processes, system logic, and product requirements for the engineering team.
  • Candidates must be comfortable operating in an asynchronous environment while leading investigations and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to ensure payroll compliance across various jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local payroll legislation, lead audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed compliance into their global payroll platform. **

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 statutory rules into product requirements
  • Strong stakeholder management across Product and Engineering
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Innovation and automation mindset
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Prioritization for candidates located in the Middle East

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