Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Germany

TN Germany; Deutschland; Remote; USD 45.000 - 104.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company is seeking a highly experienced Payroll Lead to manage compliance and risk in payroll operations. This fully remote position requires expertise in wage tax laws, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. The role offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including unlimited personal time off and flexible hours.

Leistungen

Unlimited Personal Time Off

Quarterly Company-wide Day Off

Flexible Hours

16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Learning Budget

Home Office Budget

IT Equipment

Local Social Event Budgets

Qualifikationen

• Experience in-house payroll experience in Germany.
• Fluent in English and local language of expertise.
• Experience working on payroll systems in a high-growth company.

Aufgaben

• Conduct risk reviews of payroll files for compliance with laws.
• Prepare audit findings reports and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with remote teams to develop Payroll solutions.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Time Management

Tools

SQL

Excel

Sheets

Jobbeschreibung

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Client:

Remote

Location:

Germany, Germany

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.05.2025

Expiry Date:

30.06.2025

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Job Description:

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

What this job can offer you

We are looking for a highly experienced Payroll Lead to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have experience in regional/global payroll operations, including a deep understanding of wage tax laws and social security regulations in at least one country. Proven track record in identifying payroll compliance risks and implementing controls.

What you bring

• Experience in-house payroll experience Germany
• Deep understanding of wage tax laws and social security regulations in the Country of expertise
• Experience of liaising with the local tax authorities
• Demonstrated capability in handling complex, compliance-heavy tasks, leveraging analytical skills for effective problem-solving.
• Experience in making recommendations for process improvements and ensuring that they are implemented
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively and drive results in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that ensure the individual can engage effectively with Senior stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience working on payroll systems and services in a multi-product, high-growth scale-up company
• Proficiency in data manipulation (eg sql, excel, sheets)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact.
• You understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously.
• It's not required to have experience working remotely, but it is considered a plus.
• You write and speak fluent English.
• You write and speak fluent local language the Country of your expertise

Key Responsibilities

• Risk and Compliance: Conduct comprehensive risk reviews of payroll files to verify accuracy and compliance with all governmental wage tax laws (federal, state and local) and social security requirements. Identify and rectify discrepancies, underpayments, or overpayments, and recommend corrective actions. Build and maintain the future of payroll with Remote product, engineer and operations teams.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detailed audit findings reports, highlighting areas of concern and recommending improvements to payroll processes. Maintain strong records of audits performed, methodologies used, and the resolution of identified issues.
• Provide support and training on compliance matters to payroll staff.
• Risk Management: Identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Actively anticipate future legislative changes and contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures that enhance payroll compliance. Manage all proprietary payroll software training resources, including quick start guides.
• Maintain frequent communication with stakeholders
• Coordinate with remote internal teams to facilitate testing and integration of recommendations.
• Work closely with remote teams, including Product, Engineering, Tax and Accounting to develop Payroll solutions through proprietary software.
• Identify solutions to challenges, inconsistencies, and obstacles by collaborating with necessary stakeholders.

Practicals

• You'll report to: Senior Manager, Payroll Risk & Compliance
• Team: Global Payroll Risk & Compliance
• Location: Anywhere in the World
• Start date: As soon as possible

Remote Compensation Philosophy

Remote's 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 endorse cheap-labor practices and ensure to pay above in-location rates. We aim to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries. Our salary bands are broad; for context, the base salary range for this full-time position is $45,900 to $103,350, determined by role, level, location, skills, experience, and market demands. The actual pay depends on various factors and may vary.

Application process

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

Benefits

Our full benefits & perks include: work from anywhere, unlimited personal time off (minimum 4 weeks), quarterly company-wide day off, flexible hours, 16 weeks paid parental leave, mental health support, stock options, learning budget, home office budget & IT equipment, local social event budgets.

How you'll plan your day (and life)

We work asynchronously at Remote, allowing you to plan your schedule around your life. You are encouraged to take ownership, be proactive, and prioritize work-life balance, fitting work around your needs.