Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Remote Position

About the Role

We're hiring a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert to join our team remotely. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with local payroll regulations and legislation across the Middle East. As a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert, you will leverage your expertise to navigate complex compliance landscapes, ensuring that Remote meets and anticipates regulatory standards.

What You'll Do

• Own compliance for your country or region, ensuring local requirements are accurately interpreted and implemented.
• Translate statutory rules and payroll logic into structured requirements for Product and Engineering teams.
• Lead complex audits and compliance programs, establishing frameworks that scale across jurisdictions.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for compliance issues, partnering cross-functionally to resolve incidents swiftly.
• Create clear, scalable, and documented processes for payroll compliance operations.
• Build training materials and documentation to upskill internal teams on compliance rules and workflows.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Legal, Support, and Customer Success to embed compliance into decision-making.
• Achieve stakeholder satisfaction by being responsive and solutions-oriented.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in payroll and employment compliance for your region.
• Proven record leading audits and compliance programs.
• Experience partnering with technical teams to convert statutory rules into product requirements.
• Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders across various departments.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-changing, fully remote environment.
• Experience mentoring and coaching teams to enhance compliance capabilities.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with automation and AI tools in compliance processes.
• Experience in a global company with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of compliance in multiple jurisdictions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $62,400—$140,400 USD.
• Flexible paid time off and working hours.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave and mental health support services.
• Stock options and a learning budget.
• Home office budget and IT equipment provided.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a remote-first environment.