Payroll Country Lead, Global Payroll - US & Canada

Up Closets of North Cincinnati; Canada; Remote; USD 40,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company as a Payroll Operations Country Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping global payroll processes. This fully remote position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the employment landscape while working with a diverse team. You will be responsible for leading payroll projects, mentoring specialists, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. If you're passionate about enhancing payroll operations and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and contribute to a meaningful mission.

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll experience in a client payroll environment.
• Expert legislative knowledge in the specified country/region.

Responsibilities

• Lead global payroll implementation projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Develop standardized payroll processes for consistency and efficiency.

Skills

Payroll experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to mentor

Adaptability to fast-paced environments

Tools

SAP

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Payroll Country Lead, Global Payroll - US & Canada

Remote - Canada

About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ 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. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.

Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under-represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter.

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

What this job can offer you

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.

What you bring

• 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 standardized 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.
• Work with internal teams to improve our platform, completing UAT testing through to shipping. Changes are documented.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Experience working remotely is a plus.

Practicals

• You'll report to: Manager, Payroll Operations
• Direct reports: Yes
• Team: Payroll - Payroll Operations
• Location: For this position, we welcome everyone to apply, but we will prioritize applications from the following locations as we encourage our teams to diversify.
• Start date: As soon as possible

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.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $40,700 to $91,650. 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.

Application process

• Interview with recruiter
• Interview with future manager
• Interview with team members (no managers present)

How you’ll plan your day (and life)

We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.

How to apply

• Please fill out the form below and upload your CV in PDF format.
• We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardized language we use here at Remote.
• If you don’t have an up-to-date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.

At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience.

Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.

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