Remote Payroll Coordinator — Global Compliance & Payments

Rosepat Opportunity Manager; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

EST-friendly hours

Job summary

ACLED is seeking a Payroll Coordinator within the Finance team to oversee US and international payroll. This full-time, fully remote role collaborates with HR, our US payroll provider and international PEOs to ensure payroll compliance and timely processing.

The successful candidate will develop and implement a change request process, support audits, and act as the payroll liaison across markets while working EST hours where possible.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English required.
• Diploma or Bachelor degree in HR or accounting, HR Administration, payroll.
• Minimum 3 years in an equivalent role.
• Experience working in nonprofit finances (required).
• Proven track record working in payroll administration (required).
• Proficiency with Excel, QuickBooks, and data management systems (required).
• Experience working with domestic and international PEOs (required).
• G-Suite, TimeCo, Asana, Bamboo preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll cycle (nationally and internationally).
• Process and validate monthly payroll input and salary mutations.
• Reconcile entries in the accounting system for accuracy.
• Ensure Humanity time & attendance tool is up to date.
• Consult with HR on payroll exceptions and escalate urgent matters.
• Interface with external vendors, pension funds, and financial consultants.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Coordinate payroll tax fillings with providers as needed.
• Support audits for the Finance team.
• Answer payroll/compensation/benefits questions from staff.
• Lead payroll process and system improvement projects.
• Support Human Resources as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Remote work capability

Time management

Education

HR or accounting degree

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

G-Suite

TimeCo

Asana

Bamboo

Job description

ACLED is seeking a Payroll Coordinator within the Finance team to oversee US and international payroll. This full-time, fully remote role collaborates with HR, our US payroll provider and international PEOs to ensure payroll compliance and timely processing.

The successful candidate will develop and implement a change request process, support audits, and act as the payroll liaison across markets while working EST hours where possible.