Payroll Operations Lead - General Payroll (Singapore)

R; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Payroll Operations Country Lead to enhance global employment solutions. This role involves leading payroll projects, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes in a fully remote environment. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you will be pivotal in supporting diverse teams across the globe. Embrace the opportunity to work asynchronously, enjoy flexible hours, and contribute to a culture that values personal needs and work-life balance. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes both professional growth and personal well-being.

Benefits

Work from anywhere

Flexible paid time off

Flexible hours (async work)

16 weeks paid parental leave

Mental health support

Stock options

Learning budget

Home office budget & IT equipment

Support for local social events

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll experience in a client payroll environment.
• Strong communication skills for explaining payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery.
• Standardize payroll processes for efficiency.

Skills

Payroll experience

Legislative knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Fluency in English

Tools

SAP

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

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 apply now if you're interested in joining our mission.

We encourage applicants from all ethnic groups, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, and other underrepresented groups, emphasizing a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) that meet regularly with the People team. During interviews and beyond, we support requests for accommodations from recruiters.

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

All positions are fully remote. No relocation needed!

How we work

We love working asynchronously, allowing flexible schedules. We promote ownership, proactivity, and default to action when in doubt.

The position

This is an exciting opportunity to join Remote as a Payroll Operations Country (or Regional) Lead within our Payroll team, making a difference in global employment.

Minimum requirements

• Extensive payroll experience in a client payroll environment.
• Expert legislative knowledge in the relevant country/region.
• Payroll implementation experience.
• Strong communication skills for explaining payroll processes and issues.
• Deep knowledge of local payroll tools and software like SAP, Excel/Google Sheets.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Experience in accounting/reconciliations.
• Proactive, always seeking process improvements.
• Understanding of asynchronous work.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for your country/region.
• Lead payroll implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans and timelines.
• Act as primary contact for stakeholders during implementation.
• Standardize payroll processes for efficiency.
• Support post-implementation issue resolution.
• Support the country manager and operations team.
• Focus on KPIs and SLAs.
• Improve and mentor payroll processes and staff.
• Collaborate with internal teams on platform improvements and testing.

Compensation philosophy

Remote's Total Rewards philosophy ensures fair, unbiased compensation and benefits, paying above local rates to support global talent and local economies. Our salary ranges consider role, level, location, and market factors, with actual pay depending on various personal and business factors.

Benefits

Learn more at our Benefits & Perks Handbook. Benefits include:

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible paid time off
• Flexible hours (async work)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Mental health support
• Stock options
• Learning budget
• Home office budget & IT equipment
• Support for local social events or co-working spaces

Work-life balance

Our async culture allows you to plan around your life. You are encouraged to prioritize personal needs and work proactively. If this resonates, apply now!

How to apply

• Fill out the application form and upload your CV in PDF format.
• Applications and CVs should be in English.
• If you lack an updated CV, include your LinkedIn profile.

We value diversity and inclusion; you may voluntarily share pronouns and demographic info during the process to help us stay accountable. We look forward to your application!

We embrace AI but prioritize human authenticity. Learn more about our AI guidelines here.