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 multi-country audits
Ability to translate statutory rules into product logic
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, focusing on payroll compliance and legislation in a fully remote capacity. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in local employment laws, experience with audits, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning payroll compliance for a specific 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 company's global payroll platform.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from the Middle East for this position and values candidates who can thrive in a fully remote, asynchronous culture.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, focusing on payroll compliance and legislation in a fully remote capacity. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in local employment laws, experience with audits, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Salary

Not specified; Competitive pay above in-location rates; Equity included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading multi-country audits
  • Ability to translate statutory rules into product logic
  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder management skills
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Comfortable operating in async remote environment
  • Innovation-focused mindset with AI awareness
  • Strategic approach to risk mitigation

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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