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 regulatory audits
Ability to translate rules into product logic
** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance in the region. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local employment legislation, lead audits, and collaborate across multiple teams to embed compliance within Remote’s payroll systems. **

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 across systems and workflows.
  • The successful candidate will partner with Product and Engineering teams to translate complex statutory rules into structured product requirements and automated system logic.
  • Remote is seeking an energetic professional to lead high-risk audits, resolve compliance incidents, and drive continuous improvement in their global payroll platform.

Matching Summary

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** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance in the region. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local employment legislation, lead audits, and collaborate across multiple teams to embed compliance within Remote’s payroll systems. **

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 capability

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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