Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; salary ranges determined by role, l...
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Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading multi-country audits
Ability to translate statutory rules into product logic
** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to own payroll compliance and ensure adherence to local regulations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in payroll legislation and experience in leading audits and compliance programs, while benefiting from a fully remote work environment and a supportive company culture. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning payroll compliance for a specific country or region while translating complex local legislation into scalable system processes.
  • Candidates will partner with Product and Engineering teams to embed regulatory standards directly into the company's global payroll platform.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from the Middle East region and values employees who can thrive in a fully asynchronous, innovation-driven culture.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to own payroll compliance and ensure adherence to local regulations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in payroll legislation and experience in leading audits and compliance programs, while benefiting from a fully remote work environment and a supportive company culture. **

Salary

Not specified; Salary ranges determined by role, level, location, and market demands; Pay above in-location rates with competitive benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading multi-country audits
  • Ability to translate statutory rules into product logic
  • 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
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven record of leading audits and regulatory reviews
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements
  • Confident investigator for high-risk scenarios
  • Prior employment verification check required

Work Rights

Not specified

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