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, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance in the region. The role requires deep expertise in local legislation and involves collaboration across multiple teams to embed compliance into the global payroll platform

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 prioritizes hiring from the Middle East for this position while offering a fully remote, asynchronous work culture focused on innovation.

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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 role requires deep expertise in local legislation and involves collaboration across multiple teams to embed compliance into the global payroll platform.

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
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading regulatory reviews
  • Experience partnering with technical teams
  • Location priority: Middle East

Work Rights

Not specified

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