Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; competitive pyy above in-location r...
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 for the Middle East to manage payroll compliance, ensuring adherence to local legislation while collaborating with various teams to develop scalable processes. The role requires deep expertise in payroll systems, a strong focus on audits and compliance programs, and the ability to mentor and enhance team capabilities

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 closely with Product, Engineering, and Legal teams to embed compliance directly into the foundations of the global payroll platform.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from the Middle East for this position and values innovation, asynchronous work, and building best-in-class HR platforms.

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Match Score: 85

Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to manage payroll compliance, ensuring adherence to local legislation while collaborating with various teams to develop scalable processes. The role requires deep expertise in payroll systems, a strong focus on audits and compliance programs, and the ability to mentor and enhance team capabilities.

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 cross-functional stakeholder communication
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Comfortable with async remote work culture
  • Innovation mindset with AI automation focus
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits or compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on statutory rules
  • Location priority: Middle East region

Work Rights

Not specified

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