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 multi-country audits
Ability to translate statutory rules into product logic
** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring compliance with local payroll legislation and collaborating with various teams to embed compliance into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in payroll compliance, experience in audits and compliance programs, and strong communication skills. **

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 successful candidate will partner with Product and Engineering teams to convert complex statutory rules into structured system requirements and user experiences.
  • Remote fosters a culture of innovation where AI capabilities are embedded into every role, requiring employees to be comfortable operating in a fully async environment.

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** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring compliance with local payroll legislation and collaborating with various teams to embed compliance into their global payroll platform. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in payroll compliance, experience in audits and compliance programs, and strong communication skills. **

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 stakeholder management across Product and Engineering
  • 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
  • Location priority: Middle East region

Work Rights

Not specified

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