Payroll Specialist

We re not just looking for the right candidate to fill a role, we re looking for a true owner who will take full responsibility for their work and contribute to our success. As an integral part of a growing startup, you ll have the autonomy to identify problems, propose solutions, and directly shape our company s future. As a Payroll Specialist, you ll be the payroll expert our customers rely on. You ll take a proactive approach: spotting issues before they become problems and advising customers so they can run payroll accurately and independently on our platform. You ll also manage our payment partners end to end, making sure every salary payment is accurate and on time. You ll work closely with our implementation and customer success team to ensure seamless implementations for our growing client base in the Middle East. This role is remote and limited to candidates based in Egypt, Jordan, or Lebanon. Key Responsibilities Local and cross-border salary disbursement: Manage salary payments end to end with our banking and payment partners, ensuring every employee is paid accurately and on time, wherever they are. Monthly payroll: Oversee and quality-check monthly payroll calculations to ensure compliance with MENA labor laws, including statutory contributions like social security. Parallel runs: Conduct parallel payroll runs and ensure a smooth transition to our platform. Payroll and product consultancy: Proactively advise customers on payroll best practices and on how to use our system, enabling them to manage their own payroll and compliance. Process engineering: Identify and eliminate inefficient processes, and help us build and automate workflows as we grow.

Desired Candidate Profile

What You'll Need 3+ years of professional experience in payroll, ideally in a payroll outsourcing, BPO, or SaaS environment. In-depth knowledge of MENA labor laws, statutory contributions, and tax regulations. Experience with a variety of SaaS tools and a strong grasp of technology. Exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to 100% accuracy. Clear verbal and written communication, with the confidence to work directly with clients and internal stakeholders. Arabic speakers are preferred. Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive payroll and compliance information. Alignment with our purpose (our why) and our values (our how).