Payroll Specialist Lead - Slovenia

About Remote

Remote is dedicated to solving the complexities of global employment, enabling businesses to recruit, pay, and manage international teams compliantly and with ease. Our team works asynchronously from six continents, driven by core values including innovation. We encourage every team member to contribute their unique talents to build a best-in-class HR platform.

What This Job Can Offer You

This is an exciting opportunity to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Payroll Specialist Lead within our Global Payroll Operations Team.

What You Bring

• End-to-end payroll processing experience (in-house or with a payroll service provider).
• Knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Proficiency in software tools like Excel / Google Suite.
• An analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact.
• A proactive approach to improving and speeding up work processes.
• Understanding and preference for asynchronous work.
• Fluent English communication (written and spoken).
• Previous remote work experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for assigned countries.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders in Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, and Engineering.
• Process full end-to-end payroll, including statutory filing, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance.
• Ensure full data integrity and quality.
• Perform payroll journal entries and reconciliations.
• Focus on achieving 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 absences.

Practicals

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

Application Process

1. (async) Profile review.
2. Interview with recruiter.
3. Interview with future manager(s).
4. Bar Raiser Interview.
5. (async) Offer.
6. Prior employment verification check.

Total Rewards

Remote's Total Rewards philosophy ensures fair, unbiased compensation and competitive benefits globally. We pay above in-location rates to support global talent hiring and local economies. Salary bands are wide due to international operations and geo-based pay differentials. Actual base pay depends on factors like location, skills, experience, and business needs. The annual salary range for this full-time position is €39,900—€40,400 EUR.

Benefits

• Work from anywhere.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Flexible working hours (async).
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Mental health support services.
• Stock options.
• Learning budget.
• Home office budget & IT equipment.
• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.

How You’ll Plan Your Day (and Life)

We work asynchronously, allowing you to plan your schedule around your life. You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive, defaulting to action. Your life-work balance is important, and you'll be encouraged to prioritize yourself and your family.