Remote
Overview
Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We enable businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. Our team works asynchronously around the world, with candidates and teammates across six continents. All positions at Remote are fully remote. We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to help us build the best-in-class HR platform. If you are energetic, curious, motivated and ambitious, be part of our world. Apply now and define the future of work! What this job can offer you
This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in payroll compliance in the APAC region, with a primary focus on APAC. As Payroll Risk & Compliance Lead, you will act as the subject matter expert for payroll and employment legislation in your region, ensuring full compliance while driving strategic improvements across processes, policies, and systems. You will lead audits, proactively identify risks, and collaborate with internal teams to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency. You will also support the Payroll Operations team and other key stakeholders by providing expert guidance on compliance matters and play a key role in resolving regulatory challenges, managing internal audits, and driving high-impact projects that improve our global payroll capabilities. What you bring
Deep expertise in payroll legislation, employment tax, and social security regulations in APAC. Experience in payroll compliance, payroll operations, or payroll audit within a multinational environment. Proven track record in managing regulatory compliance, handling authority audits, and resolving payroll-related compliance issues. Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, reconciliations, and risk identification. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory topics clearly and effectively. Proactive and strategic mindset, capable of identifying opportunities for improvement and driving meaningful change. Experience in leading process improvements, including automation, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international, and largely asynchronous environment. Fluency in English. Key Responsibilities
Be the technical lead on payroll and employment legislation for APAC, ensuring compliance with wage tax laws, social security regulations, and employment policies. Lead country-specific payroll audits, identifying risks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and drive solutions through to implementation. Resolve compliance matters efficiently, engaging with tax authorities, legal advisors, and internal teams to address audits, disputes, and inquiries. Act as a strategic advisor to Payroll Operations and Product teams, ensuring our payroll processes remain robust and scalable. Drive process improvements and automation, optimising workflows to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency. Lead and support high-impact projects, influencing the development of payroll processes, compliance frameworks, and operational strategies. Deliver training and support on compliance matters to payroll and cross-functional teams. Remote Compensation Philosophy
Remote's base salary philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We pay above in-location rates and do not engage in cheap-labor practices. We aim to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while hiring globally. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $40,700 USD and $91,650 USD. The actual base pay depends on location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change. Practicalities
You'll report to:
Manager, Global Payroll Strategy & Compliance Team:
Global Payroll Risk and Compliance Location:
APAC Start date:
As soon as possible How to apply
Please fill out the form below and upload your CV in PDF format. Submit your application and CV in English. If you don’t have an up-to-date CV, you may provide your LinkedIn profile instead. We encourage applicants from all ethnic groups, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities and backgrounds. We have ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) and welcome requests for accommodations at any stage of the interview process. We will ask you to voluntarily share your pronouns at interview. You may also answer an anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply. As an equal employment opportunity employer, we strive for a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, identities and experiences. At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. For more on Remote's AI guidelines, see the guidelines here. Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.
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Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We enable businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. Our team works asynchronously around the world, with candidates and teammates across six continents. All positions at Remote are fully remote. We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to help us build the best-in-class HR platform. If you are energetic, curious, motivated and ambitious, be part of our world. Apply now and define the future of work! What this job can offer you
This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in payroll compliance in the APAC region, with a primary focus on APAC. As Payroll Risk & Compliance Lead, you will act as the subject matter expert for payroll and employment legislation in your region, ensuring full compliance while driving strategic improvements across processes, policies, and systems. You will lead audits, proactively identify risks, and collaborate with internal teams to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency. You will also support the Payroll Operations team and other key stakeholders by providing expert guidance on compliance matters and play a key role in resolving regulatory challenges, managing internal audits, and driving high-impact projects that improve our global payroll capabilities. What you bring
Deep expertise in payroll legislation, employment tax, and social security regulations in APAC. Experience in payroll compliance, payroll operations, or payroll audit within a multinational environment. Proven track record in managing regulatory compliance, handling authority audits, and resolving payroll-related compliance issues. Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, reconciliations, and risk identification. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory topics clearly and effectively. Proactive and strategic mindset, capable of identifying opportunities for improvement and driving meaningful change. Experience in leading process improvements, including automation, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international, and largely asynchronous environment. Fluency in English. Key Responsibilities
Be the technical lead on payroll and employment legislation for APAC, ensuring compliance with wage tax laws, social security regulations, and employment policies. Lead country-specific payroll audits, identifying risks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and drive solutions through to implementation. Resolve compliance matters efficiently, engaging with tax authorities, legal advisors, and internal teams to address audits, disputes, and inquiries. Act as a strategic advisor to Payroll Operations and Product teams, ensuring our payroll processes remain robust and scalable. Drive process improvements and automation, optimising workflows to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency. Lead and support high-impact projects, influencing the development of payroll processes, compliance frameworks, and operational strategies. Deliver training and support on compliance matters to payroll and cross-functional teams. Remote Compensation Philosophy
Remote's base salary philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We pay above in-location rates and do not engage in cheap-labor practices. We aim to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while hiring globally. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $40,700 USD and $91,650 USD. The actual base pay depends on location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change. Practicalities
You'll report to:
Manager, Global Payroll Strategy & Compliance Team:
Global Payroll Risk and Compliance Location:
APAC Start date:
As soon as possible How to apply
Please fill out the form below and upload your CV in PDF format. Submit your application and CV in English. If you don’t have an up-to-date CV, you may provide your LinkedIn profile instead. We encourage applicants from all ethnic groups, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities and backgrounds. We have ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) and welcome requests for accommodations at any stage of the interview process. We will ask you to voluntarily share your pronouns at interview. You may also answer an anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply. As an equal employment opportunity employer, we strive for a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, identities and experiences. At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. For more on Remote's AI guidelines, see the guidelines here. Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.
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