Remote
Job Title
Global Payroll Country Lead - US (Remote)
About Remote 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. With our core values at heart and future‑focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. 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 – apply now and define the future of work!
How we work We love working async and this means you get to do your own schedule. We empower ownership and proactivity and when in doubt default to action instead of waiting.
The position This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Global Payroll Country (or Regional) Lead, joining our Implementation team.
Requirements
Extensive payroll experience in a client payroll environment.
Expert legislative knowledge in the specified 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 Sheets.
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.
A productivity geek who constantly finds ways to improve and speed up work.
Understanding of the need and value of working largely asynchronously.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Remote work experience is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a true subject‑matter expert for the specified country/region.
Attend sales calls as the Country Payroll Lead.
Participate in sales hand‑over, lead client hand‑over and client kick‑off calls.
Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of global payroll implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery.
Lead the process from inception through to parallel runs and the first month of “live” payroll before handing over to Payroll Operations.
Ensure a record of all decisions taken throughout the implementation process and provide Payroll Operations with full visibility including any SOPs required for business‑as‑usual.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders in the implementation process, including internal teams and customers.
Develop and implement standardised payroll processes, project plans and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Provide ongoing support during and after the implementation to resolve any issues or challenges.
Support the wider implementation team (including Payroll Generalist) and ops team.
Focus on KPIs and SLAs.
Be skilled in implementing and improving processes.
Mentor, support, and lead Payroll Generalists working alongside you.
Work with internal teams to improve our platform, completing UAT testing through to shipping, ensuring all changes are documented.
Practicals
You will report to: Manager, Payroll Operations.
Team: Global Payroll Operations.
Location: Anywhere in the World.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Application process
(async) Profile review.
Interview with recruiter.
Interview with future manager.
Interview with another team member.
(async) Offer.
Benefits
Work from anywhere.
Flexible paid time off.
Flexible working hours (we are async).
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.
Salary range $101,000—$114,000 USD (annual base salary). Additional compensation components may apply based on location, experience, and business needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under‑represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter. 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 will accept applications on an ongoing basis. If you don’t have an up‑to‑date CV, you may submit a copy of your LinkedIn profile.
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About Remote 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. With our core values at heart and future‑focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. 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 – apply now and define the future of work!
How we work We love working async and this means you get to do your own schedule. We empower ownership and proactivity and when in doubt default to action instead of waiting.
The position This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Global Payroll Country (or Regional) Lead, joining our Implementation team.
Requirements
Extensive payroll experience in a client payroll environment.
Expert legislative knowledge in the specified 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 Sheets.
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.
A productivity geek who constantly finds ways to improve and speed up work.
Understanding of the need and value of working largely asynchronously.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Remote work experience is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a true subject‑matter expert for the specified country/region.
Attend sales calls as the Country Payroll Lead.
Participate in sales hand‑over, lead client hand‑over and client kick‑off calls.
Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of global payroll implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery.
Lead the process from inception through to parallel runs and the first month of “live” payroll before handing over to Payroll Operations.
Ensure a record of all decisions taken throughout the implementation process and provide Payroll Operations with full visibility including any SOPs required for business‑as‑usual.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders in the implementation process, including internal teams and customers.
Develop and implement standardised payroll processes, project plans and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Provide ongoing support during and after the implementation to resolve any issues or challenges.
Support the wider implementation team (including Payroll Generalist) and ops team.
Focus on KPIs and SLAs.
Be skilled in implementing and improving processes.
Mentor, support, and lead Payroll Generalists working alongside you.
Work with internal teams to improve our platform, completing UAT testing through to shipping, ensuring all changes are documented.
Practicals
You will report to: Manager, Payroll Operations.
Team: Global Payroll Operations.
Location: Anywhere in the World.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Application process
(async) Profile review.
Interview with recruiter.
Interview with future manager.
Interview with another team member.
(async) Offer.
Benefits
Work from anywhere.
Flexible paid time off.
Flexible working hours (we are async).
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.
Salary range $101,000—$114,000 USD (annual base salary). Additional compensation components may apply based on location, experience, and business needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under‑represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter. 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 will accept applications on an ongoing basis. If you don’t have an up‑to‑date CV, you may submit a copy of your LinkedIn profile.
#J-18808-Ljbffr