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 to manage payroll compliance within the Middle East. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local employment legislation and will play a key role in integrating compliance into the company's global payroll platform

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.
  • The position requires translating complex statutory rules and tax calculations into structured technical requirements for Product and Engineering teams.
  • Remote is a fully distributed company with core values centered on innovation, async work, and building best-in-class HR platforms globally.

Matching Summary

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert to manage payroll compliance within the Middle East. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local employment legislation and will play a key role in integrating compliance into the company's 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 regulatory audits
  • Ability to translate rules into product logic
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills
  • Systems thinking for scalable processes

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team members
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Innovation and automation mindset
  • Cross-functional partnership capabilities

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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