Payroll Automation & Data Specialist

Remote Technology, Inc.; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 564 000 - 1 283 000; Full time

Job summary

A global remote employment solution provider is seeking a Payroll Automation & Data Specialist to enhance payroll services and automate processes. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams and contribute to performance analysis. Ideal applicants will have strong experience in payroll analysis, proficiency in SQL, and effective communication skills. This is a fully remote position with a competitive salary range between $33,000 and $75,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll process analysis or process automation.
• Skilled in utilising Excel and Google Sheets formulas.
• Good decision-making skills and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing business processes to identify opportunities.
• Develop and deploy automation solutions across Payroll processes.
• Contribute to the creation of Business Requirement Documents (BRDs).
• Participate in performance reviews to ensure KPI delivery.
• Collaborate with teams for developing solutions to complex problems.

Skills

Payroll process analysis

Data analysis using Excel and Google Sheets

Full-stack engineering

SQL proficiency

Cloud computing (AWS or GCP)

Decision-making skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong English communication

Job description

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 analyzing 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, analyzing 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 utilize 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 prioritizing 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‑labor 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, USD to $75, 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

Interview with recruiter

Interview with manager

Interview with Director, Payroll Business Operations

How to apply

Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.

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