Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remotecom

Middle East
Not specified; salary b + s vary by location, leve...
Remote
Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading multi-country audits
Ability to translate statutory rules into product logic
Remotecom is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislation into the company's global payroll platform. The role requires deep expertise in local employment legislation, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead audits and compliance programs

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 product requirements for Engineering and Product teams.
  • Remote fosters a culture of innovation where automation and AI capabilities are integrated into every role to solve ambitious global employment challenges.

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Remotecom is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislation into the company's global payroll platform. The role requires deep expertise in local employment legislation, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead audits and compliance programs.

Salary

Not specified; Salary bands vary by location, level, and market demands; Pay is above in-location rates to ensure equity.

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 technical teams
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits or compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements
  • Confident investigator for high-risk scenarios
  • Middle East location preference (not explicitly mandatory but prioritized)

Work Rights

Not specified

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