Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Middle East

Remote

Middle East
Not specified; base salary dependent on location +...
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Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading multi-country audits
Ability to translate rules into product logic
** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to ensure payroll compliance within the region. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local employment legislation and have a proven track record in compliance audits and systems thinking. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning payroll compliance for a specific country or region while translating complex local legislation into scalable system processes.
  • Candidates will partner with Product, Engineering, and Legal teams to embed compliance directly into the foundations of a global payroll platform.
  • Remote prioritizes fair compensation above in-location rates and fosters a culture of internal mobility and pay equity across its globally distributed workforce.

Matching Summary

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** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the Middle East to ensure payroll compliance within the region. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in local employment legislation and have a proven track record in compliance audits and systems thinking. **

Salary

Not specified; Base salary dependent on location and skills; Competitive benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Async remote work environment experience
  • Innovation and automation mindset
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and regulatory reviews
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on statutory rules
  • Location priority: Middle East region

Work Rights

Not specified

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