Payroll Specialist Lead

About Remote

Remote is revolutionizing global employment by enabling businesses to navigate international hiring compliantly and with ease. We empower companies of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. Our core values and future-focused work culture drive our team to tackle ambitious problems asynchronously, from anywhere in the world. Join us, and help define the future of work!

About the Role

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'll 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 identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and speed.
• Understanding of and ability to work largely asynchronously.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Previous remote work experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Country Subject Matter Expertise:
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders in Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, and Engineering.
• Process full end-to-end payroll, including statutory filings, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance.
• Ensure full data integrity and quality.
• Manage payroll journals and reconciliations.
• Focus on KPIs and SLAs.
• Implement and improve payroll processes.
• Mentor and support other payroll specialists.
• Provide backup support to regional managers during absences.

Practicals

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

What This Job Can Offer You

• Complex and meaningful challenges that enable people and businesses worldwide.
• Significant impact on a rapidly growing company.
• High degree of freedom to organize your work and life, with an asynchronous work culture.
• Competitive salary, stock options, flexible paid time off, and comprehensive benefits.
• A supportive and innovative work environment.

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 social events or co-working spaces

Salary Range

€57,500—€65,650 EUR annually

How to Apply

Please fill out the form and upload your CV in PDF format (English). If you don't have an updated CV, feel free to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.