Global Payroll Implementation Country Lead - Germany

Remote - Referral Board; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 79,527 - 102,249; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces

Job summary

Remote - Referral Board is seeking a Global Payroll Implementation Country Lead based in Germany. In this role, you will manage payroll implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to local legislation.

The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to improve processes. This position offers the chance to impact global payroll processes positively.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a client payroll environment.
• Expertise in the relevant country's payroll legislation.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll implementation projects for Germany.
• Maintain detailed project plans and timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Extensive payroll experience

Expert legislative knowledge

Payroll implementation experience

Strong communication skills

Deep knowledge of local payroll tools

Analytical mindset

Experience in accounting/reconciliations

Proactivity in process improvement

Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments

Tools

SAP

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Global Payroll Implementation Country Lead - Germany

DACH | EMEA | Germany

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 Global Payroll Country (or Regional) Lead, joining our Implementation team.

What you bring

• Extensive payroll experience in a client payroll environment.
• Expert legislative knowledge in the relevant Country.
• 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.
• 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.
• Attend sales calls as the Country Payroll Lead.
• Participate in sales hand‑over, lead client hand‑over, and client kick‑off calls.
• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of global payroll implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery.
• Lead the process from inception through to parallel runs and the first month of ‘Live’ payroll before handing over to Payroll Operations.
• Ensure that there is a record of all decisions that were taken throughout the implementation process and ensure Payroll Operations have full visibility including any standard operating procedures that they will require to fulfil business as usual.
• 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, project plans and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Provide ongoing support during and after the implementation to resolve any issues or challenges.
• Support the wider implementation team (including Payroll Generalist) and ops team.
• Have a focus on KPIs and SLAs.
• Skilled in implementing and improving processes.
• Ability to mentor, support and lead our Payroll Generalists who will be working alongside you.
• Work with internal teams to improve our platform, completing UAT testing through to shipping. Ensure all changes are documented.

Practicals

• You’ll report to: Manager, Payroll Operations.

Benefits

• Budget for local in‑person social events or co‑working spaces.

Remote is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.