Payroll Operations Lead, GP - DE

Remote; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global HR platform is seeking a Payroll Operations Country Lead to manage payroll implementation for global teams. This remote position requires extensive payroll experience and legislative knowledge, coupled with strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will develop and standardize payroll processes while mentoring specialists. Competitive salary and benefits included, with a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Work from anywhere

Flexible paid time off

Mental health support services

Stock options

Home office budget & IT equipment

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll experience in a client payroll environment.
• Strong communication skills for explaining payroll processes.
• Deep knowledge in using local payroll tools and a productivity-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead global payroll implementation projects.
• Develop standardized payroll processes and procedures.
• Mentor and support payroll specialists.

Skills

Payroll experience

Legislative knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Local payroll tools knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to work asynchronously

Fluent 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.

We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform. If you are energetic, curious, motivated and ambitious, be part of our world.

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.

Please check out our public handbook to learn more about our culture. We encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age and abilities to apply.

About the Position

This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Payroll Operations Country (or Regional) Lead, joining our Payroll team.

Requirements

• Extensive payroll experience in a client payroll environment.
• Expert legislative knowledge in said country/region.
• 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.
• You understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously.
• Writes and speaks fluent English
• 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
• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of global payroll implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery in collaboration with the Implementation team.
• 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 and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Provide ongoing support during and after the implementation to resolve any issues or challenges.
• Support the country manager and ops team.
• Have a focus on KPIs and SLAs.
• Skilled in implementing and improving processes.
• Ability to mentor and support payroll specialists.
• Working with internal teams to improve our platform, completing UAT testing through to shipping. Ensuring all changes are documented.

Compensation and Benefits

Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

The base salary range for this full-time position is €75,350 - €84,800 EUR.

Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook at remote.com/r/benefits. Some benefits include:

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible paid time off
• Flexible working hours
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Mental health support services
• Stock options
• Learning budget
• Home office budget & IT equipment
• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces

How to Apply

Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format. We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English.

We encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under-represented group to apply. We prioritize a sense of belonging and have 4 ERGs who meet regularly with the People team.