Payroll Specialist Lead

Position Overview

Remote is seeking a Payroll Specialist Lead to join our Global Payroll Operations Team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the global employment space by managing and processing payroll in-house, ensuring statutory filing requirements, handling exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance. You will act as a subject matter expert for your designated country, manage stakeholder relationships, and focus on data integrity and quality.

About Remote

Remote is dedicated to solving the global challenge of employing anyone, anywhere, compliantly. We empower businesses of all sizes to manage global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance for their international teams. Learn more at remote.com/how-it-works.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from individuals of all ethnic groups, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, and under-represented groups. We have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that collaborate with the People team, and we encourage candidates to request accommodations during the interview process.

Remote embraces AI as a tool to augment human creativity and authenticity. We value candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise. For more information on our AI guidelines, please see here.

All positions at Remote are fully remote, eliminating the need for relocation.

What you bring

• Payroll management or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Proficiency in software tools such as SAP, Excel, or Google Sheets.
• An analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact.
• A proactive approach to productivity and a drive for continuous improvement.
• Understanding of and ability to work largely asynchronously.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience working remotely is considered a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for the assigned country.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders in Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, and Engineering.
• Process full end-to-end payroll in-house, including statutory filing, exception handling, approvals, payments, and compliance.
• Ensure full data integrity and quality.
• Perform accounting and reconciliations.
• Focus on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Implement and improve payroll processes.
• Mentor and support other payroll specialists.
• Provide backup support to regional managers during their absence.

Practical Information

• Reporting to: Manager, Global Payroll Operations
• Team: Payroll
• Location: Anywhere in the World
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Company Information

Remote Compensation Philosophy

Remote prioritizes internal mobility, employee growth, and development. Our compensation philosophy ensures pay equity and fairness. All compensation changes related to internal moves are reviewed by the Total Rewards & People Enablement team.

Our Total Rewards philosophy aims for fair, unbiased compensation, equitable pay, and competitive benefits in all operating locations. We do not support cheap-labor practices and ensure pay above in-location rates, aiming to inspire other companies to support global talent hiring and contribute to local economies.

While salary bands may appear wide, this reflects our international operations and globally distributed workforce. Geo ranges are used to account for geographic pay differentials, ensuring competitiveness in various markets.

• Base Salary Range: $49,900 USD - $56,000 USD (for this full-time position)

Note: Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Job titles may span multiple career levels.