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, focusing on payroll compliance within a global context. The ideal candidate will possess deep regional expertise in payroll legislation and will play a key role in integrating compliance into Remote’s payroll platform while mentoring teams. **

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the owner of payroll compliance for a specific country or region within a fully remote global organization.
  • The expert will translate complex statutory rules into structured requirements for Product and Engineering teams to embed compliance into the platform.
  • Candidates must be capable of leading multi-country audits, resolving high-risk incidents, and designing scalable governance frameworks.

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** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East, focusing on payroll compliance within a global context. The ideal candidate will possess deep regional expertise in payroll legislation and will play a key role in integrating compliance into Remote’s payroll platform while mentoring teams. **

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 cross-functional stakeholder communication
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Comfortable operating in async remote environment
  • Innovative approach to automation and AI
  • High-risk scenario investigation judgment

Key Requirements

  • Deep expertise in payroll employment compliance
  • Proven record leading audits and regulatory reviews
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements
  • Location priority: Middle East

Work Rights

Not specified

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