About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organisations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance (learn more about how it works). We're backed by A+ investors and our team is world-class, literally and figuratively, as we're all scattered around the world.

Please check out our public handbook to learn more about our culture. We encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age and abilities to apply. You can also check out independent reviews by other candidates on Glassdoor. If this job description resonates with you, we want to hear from you!

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

How we work

We love working async and this means you get to do your own schedule.

We empower ownership and proactivity and when in doubt default to action instead of waiting.

The position

This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Payroll Operations Country (or Regional) Lead , joining our Payroll team.

Requirements

• Extensive payroll experience in a client payroll environment.
• Expert legislative knowledge in said country/region.
• Payroll implementation experience.
• Strong communication skills for explaining payroll processes and issues to customers and other stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge in using local payroll tools and software tools like SAP, Excel / Google Sheet.
• An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact.
• Experience in accounting/reconciliations.
• Is a productivity geek and will constantly think of ways to improve and speed up their work.
• You understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously.
• Writes and speaks fluent English
• It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus

Key responsibilities

• Act as a true subject matter expert for the specified country / region
• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of global payroll implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery in collaboration with the Implementation team.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans & timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the team for all stakeholders involved in the implementation process, including internal teams & customers.
• Develop and implement standardised payroll processes and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Provide ongoing support during and after the implementation to resolve any issues or challenges.
• Support the country manager and ops team.
• Have a focus on KPIs and SLAs.
• Skilled in implementing and improving processes.
• Ability to mentor and support payroll specialists.
• Working with internal teams to improve our platform, completing UAT testing through to shipping. Changes all changes are documented .

Remote Compensation Philosophy

Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.

At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.

Benefits

You can learn more about the benefits we're offering to all internal employees at Remote by visiting our public Benefits & Perks Handbook page.

Practicals

• You'll report to: Manager, Payroll Operations
• Team: Global Payroll Operations
• 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
4. Interview with another team member
5. (async) Offer

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