Associate Manager, Payroll Operations

Remote; Indonesia; Remote; IDR 584.921.000 - 1.314.831.000; Full time

Job summary

A global employment solutions company is seeking an Associate Manager, Payroll Operations to lead the Payroll team. This role involves managing payroll functions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will have experience in payroll operations, multilingual capabilities, and a passion for improving processes. This is a fully remote position with a competitive salary range.

Benefits

Budget for local in-person social events

Co-working spaces

Qualifications

• Some experience in managing regional/global payroll operations.
• Passionate about managing people without micromanaging.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced international work environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the payroll function, ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing.
• Guide and mentor the Payroll team.
• Serve as a contact for payroll related matters.

Skills

Managing regional/global payroll operations

Understanding of global payroll best practices

Proficient in SAP and Excel/Google Sheets

Analytical mindset and problem-solving

Fluent in English

Tools

SAP

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values in a future‑focused culture, the team works tirelessly on ambitious problems from all around the world. All positions are fully remote.

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 an Associate Manager, Payroll Operations, joining our Global Payroll Operations team. As a dynamic and energetic professional, the Associate Manager, Payroll Operations will own the operational and tactical planning of a subset of countries in our Payroll team.

What you bring

• Some experience experience in managing regional / global payroll operations.
• Understanding of global payroll best practices.
• You are passionate about managing people, and you don't micromanage your reports.
• Proficient in using 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.
• Is a productivity geek and will constantly think of ways to improve and speed up their work.
• It's not required to have experience working remotely, but is considered a plus.
• You write and speak fluent English.

Key Responsibilities

• The Payroll team will report to you and you will provide them with guidance and mentorship.
• The Associate Manager, Payroll Operations will own the complete payroll function, ensuring payroll is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with country‑specific government regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact between internal and external stakeholders on all payroll related matters.
• Lead the Payroll team, unblock and support them.
• Be up to date with various international payroll laws / regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate and country‑specific regulations, policies and procedures.

Practicals

• You’ll report to: Senior Manager, Payroll Operation
• Team: Payroll Operations
• Location: North America

Application process

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

Remote is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. If you need an accommodation, please let your recruiter know.

The annual salary range for this full‑time position is $35,300 - $79,350 USD.

Benefits include: budget for local in‑person social events or co‑working spaces.

Remote supports a global, inclusive workforce; sites, policies, and benefits vary by region.