Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; pyy is above in-location rates base...
Fully 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, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislation into their global payroll platform. The role requires deep expertise in local legislation, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead audits and compliance programs in an agile, remote work environment

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the owner of payroll compliance for a specific country or region within a fully remote global organization.
  • The successful candidate will translate complex statutory rules into structured product requirements for Engineering and Product teams.
  • Remote prioritizes fair compensation above in-location rates and fosters a culture of internal mobility and pay equity.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and embedding legislation into their global payroll platform. The role requires deep expertise in local legislation, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead audits and compliance programs in an agile, remote work environment.

Salary

Not specified; Pay is above in-location rates based on geo ranges; Competitive benefits 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-driven mindset for automation
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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