Payroll Country Owner - Saudi Arabia / Qatar / UAE

About the role

This position is for a payroll specialist who will act as the country-level subject matter expert for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. The role is focused on keeping Strada Pay compliant, efficient, and aligned with local regulations while also helping shape product improvements and delivery standards.

Strada is an international people, payroll, and technology company that supports workforce management in more than 180 countries through cloud-based solutions. The work involves meaningful projects across regions and industries, with a strong emphasis on growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the main payroll authority for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, with strong knowledge of local laws, tax rules, and compliance obligations.
• Track future regulatory updates by coordinating with compliance alert teams, professional bodies such as payroll associations, and official government sources.
• Work with the product development team to influence the roadmap and keep country-specific features current.
• Keep country workbooks updated with legislative changes and new compliance requirements.
• Review payroll processes and propose improvements that reduce manual effort and remove inefficiencies.
• Help evolve Strada Pay by improving functionality, cost efficiency, and user experience for local market needs.
• Lead ongoing improvement efforts for country-specific methodology, delivery practices, templates, and standards.
• Provide expert input to project teams during client implementations to support smooth operational handover.
• Review and control client customization requests while balancing standardization, compliance, and innovation.
• Support pre-sales discussions by presenting Strada Pay capabilities, sharing practical insights, and highlighting best practices.
• Coordinate with other country champions to exchange knowledge and maintain global consistency.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in payroll or HR outsourcing.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll operations, regulations, and compliance in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Accountable, service-focused, and able to take ownership of outcomes.
• Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-moving global environment.
• Capable of working independently, collaboratively, and across multidisciplinary teams.
• Holds a 3-year degree or diploma.

Benefits

• Health coverage.
• Wellbeing programs.
• Paid leave, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Retirement plans.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Training and continuing education.
• Growth potential within a global organization.

Additional information

Employment offers are subject to successful background verification where allowed by law and relevant to the role. Checks may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases criminal record verification, global watchlist screening, credit checks, and/or drug testing. The exact checks will be shared during recruitment.

Strada is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. The company supports underrepresented groups and provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Candidates may request accommodations through the recruiter.

Applicants must already have current and future work authorization for the country where they apply, and Strada will not sponsor a visa for this role.

Nothing in this job outline limits the company’s right to change or reassign duties and responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future buyers of the business.

Company values

• Anticipate customer needs and stay ahead of change.
• Take ownership of results and deliver with accountability.
• Work smarter and move quickly to drive progress.
• Support each other in solving problems together.
• Care deeply about the work and its impact on people.