Payroll Team Lead

RemotePass Inc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RemotePass Inc. seeks a proactive and experienced Payroll Team Lead to oversee day-to-day payroll operations and guide Junior and Senior Payroll Specialists. This leadership role involves ensuring compliance, improving processes, and collaborating with internal teams, all while working remotely. Candidates should have substantial payroll experience, especially with EOR services, and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits

Work from anywhere

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience with Employer of Record (EOR) platforms.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, especially in Europe.

Responsibilities

• Support daily payroll operations and assist payroll specialists.
• Manage payroll processing and compliance across regions.
• Lead process improvements to optimize payroll accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Analytical Abilities

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Workday

ADP

Sage

Job description

RemotePass is a leading global platform transforming the way businesses access and manage top talent. Recognized as one of G2’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Software Products, we’re on a mission to break down geographical barriers and create a world where exceptional talent can thrive anywhere.

By streamlining global hiring, onboarding, payroll, and compliance, RemotePass empowers organizations to build high-performing remote teams. Our platform is designed to improve the lives of millions of workers worldwide by providing them with unprecedented opportunities to connect with global employers and reach their full potential.

We are backed by world-class investors; Endeavor Catalyst, Khwarizmi Ventures, Oraseya Capital, Flyer One Ventures, Access Bridge Ventures, A15, Swiss Founders Fund and Plug & Play.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Payroll Team Lead to support day-to-day payroll operations across multiple countries, assisting employees engaged through Employer of Record (EOR) services. Initially, this role will provide support to Junior and Senior Payroll Specialists but is designed to grow into a leadership position, eventually managing a team.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the Global Payroll Manager and other internal teams, ensuring smooth payroll processing and compliance across regions.

Candidates should be detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, where scaling operations and process improvement is key to success.

Note: This is a remote role, and we are ideally looking for candidates located in Europe or the Middle East. A strong understanding of Europe-based payroll regulations is a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Operations

• Support the Payroll Manager in overseeing daily payroll operations, assisting Junior and Senior Payroll Specialists in multiple regions.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll cycles for employees under EOR arrangements.
• Manage daily payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate payroll cycles for employees under EOR arrangements in multiple regions.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex payroll issues and ensure timely resolution with a focus on the employee-focused manner.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Customer Success, Finance, Legal, Employee Experience) to ensure alignment on employment status, compensation changes, and compliance needs.
  
  

Payroll Partner Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and payroll partners (EOR providers), handling day-to-day communication and issue resolution
• Ensure that payroll inputs, approvals, and outputs are consistently accurate and delivered on schedule.
• Review and validate payroll reports received from partners before final approvals and payments.
• Monitor partner performance and ensure compliance with service expectations and regulatory requirements.
  
  

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Implement and manage payroll validation and quality assurance procedures to reduce errors and ensure data integrity.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, audit trails, and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Stay informed of country-specific payroll regulations and contribute to ongoing compliance efforts.
  
  

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize payroll accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Support the development of internal SOPs and training materials for the payroll team.
• Contribute to system implementations or upgrades, ensuring payroll processes are appropriately supported by technology.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience managing payroll through Employer of Record (EOR) platforms or global payroll partners.
• Strong knowledge of global payroll compliance, with a special focus on Europe-based regulations being a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to guide a team, prioritize workloads, and manage competing deadlines effectively.
• Experience working in a fully remote, distributed team environment.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and supportive leadership style.
• Familiarity with payroll tools and platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, Sage etc.).
  
  
  

What We Offer:

• Work from anywhere.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.