Payroll Automation & Data Specialist

Remote Technology, Inc.; Remote; ZAR 541 000 - 1 231 000; Full time

Job summary

A global employment services provider seeks a Payroll Automation & Data Specialist to enhance payroll processes. Responsibilities include developing automation solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and analyzing performance data. Ideal candidates are skilled in payroll analysis, proficient in SQL, and have strong problem-solving capabilities. This remote position offers a salary range between $33,000 and $75,000, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll process analysis or process automation.
• Skilled in utilising Excel and Google Sheets formulas for data analysis.
• Expert level in full-stack engineering for quick solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business processes and performance metrics for opportunities.
• Develop and deploy automation solutions across Payroll processes.
• Create Business Requirement Documents for process automation.

Skills

Payroll process analysis

Excel and Google Sheets

Full-stack engineering

SQL proficiency

Cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP)

Decision-making skills

Problem-solving

English communication

Python knowledge

Job description

Overview

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 /how-it-works to learn more or if you're interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now. Please take a look /handbookto learn more about our culture and what it is like to work here. Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age and abilities to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging.

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

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 Payroll Automation & Data Specialist, joining our Payroll team, working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to deliver outstanding payroll services to our employees and customers.

What you bring

• Proven experience in payroll process analysis or process automation.
• Skilled in utilising Excel and Google Sheets formulas to perform calculations, analyse data, and automate tasks.
• Expert level, leveraging full‑stack engineering to deliver limited but well‑rounded solutions in short periods of time.
• Proficiency in SQL and Cloud computing platforms like AWS or GCP.
• Good decision‑making skills and a pragmatic approach to problem‑solving.
• Python knowledge is a plus.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills for clear articulation of business requirements and outcomes.
• It’s not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in analysing business processes and performance metrics data to identify potential opportunities and benefits.
• Develop, test, and deploy automation solutions across Payroll processes.
• Contribute to the creation of Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) for automating manual processes to improve efficiency and support business growth.
• Participate in post‑implementation performance reviews, analysing if adjustments are needed and ensuring projects deliver against KPIs.
• Help deploy process improvements, finding minimal solutions to problems.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Payroll teams to develop solutions for complex problems.
• Continuously learn and share new skills, tools, technologies and utilise them to unlock new challenges and opportunities at Remote.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, aiding in the implementation of solutions, coordinating action plans, setting timelines, and prioritising tasks for successful project delivery.
• Identify and propose change management or training needs for automation projects delivered.

Practicals

• You’ll report to: Manager, Payroll Business Operations.
• Team: Payroll – Payroll Business Operations.
• Location: EMEA.
• Start date: As soon as possible.

Remote Compensation Philosophy

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. We do not agree to or encourage cheap‑labour practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in‑location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent‑hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.

The base salary range for this full‑time position is $33,000 USD to $75,000 USD. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job‑related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.

Application process

1. Interview with recruiter.
2. Interview with manager.
3. Interview with Director, Payroll Business Operations.

How to apply

Please fill out the form below and upload your CV in PDF format. We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.

If you don’t have an up‑to‑date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.

We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data if you chose to.

EEO Statement

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Remote is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.