Payroll Specialist Lead

About Remote

Remote is dedicated to simplifying global employment for modern organizations. We empower businesses of all sizes to seamlessly recruit, pay, and manage international teams. Our team operates asynchronously across six continents, united by ambitious goals and a future-focused work culture. Innovation is a core value, driving us to integrate automation and AI into every role. We encourage our team members to bring their unique talents, experiences, and cultures to help us build a best-in-class HR platform. If you are energetic, curious, motivated, and ambitious, join us and help define the future of work!

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the global employment space as a Payroll Specialist Lead, joining our Global Payroll Operations Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for payroll processes.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders in Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, and Engineering.
• Process full end-to-end payroll in-house, including statutory filings, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance.
• Ensure full data integrity and quality in all payroll operations.
• 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 their absence.

Requirements

• Experience with end-to-end payroll processing, either in-house or through a payroll service provider.
• Solid understanding of payroll best practices.
• Proficiency in software tools such as Microsoft Excel and 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 enhance efficiency and speed.
• Understanding of and ability to work effectively in a largely asynchronous environment.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Experience working remotely is considered a plus.

What We Offer

• Salary Range: €35,900 - €40,400 EUR annually (subject to change based on location, experience, and other factors).
• Work Model: Fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world.
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and a focus on asynchronous work, enabling you to plan your schedule around your life.
• Benefits & Perks:
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • 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
  • (Full benefits and perks detailed at remote.com/r/benefits)
• Culture: A supportive environment that encourages ownership, proactivity, and work-life balance.

Application Process

1. Profile review (asynchronous)
2. Interview with Recruiter
3. Interview with Manager(s)
4. Bar Raiser Interview
5. Offer (asynchronous)
6. Prior employment verification check