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 remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.
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.
At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check see here.
All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!
What this job can offer you
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Payroll Project Senior Manager to join our Payroll PMO team. Our ideal candidate will have experience in regional/global payroll operations, including payroll, benefits and services. Proven track record in identifying payroll compliance risks and implementing controls.
What you bring
- Extensive experience within a senior payroll role.
- Deep understanding of Payroll Operations, Benefits, Services and Process Improvements
- Extensive experience of implementing and maintaining global governance of payroll controls
- Demonstrated capability in handling complex, compliance-heavy tasks, leveraging analytical skills for effective problem-solving.
- Experience in making recommendations for process improvements and ensuring that they are implemented.
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively and drive results in a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that ensures the individual can engage effectively with Senior stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in data manipulation (eg sql, excel, sheets)
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact.
- You understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously.
- It's not required to have experience working remotely, but it is considered a plus.
- You write and speak fluent English.
- You write and speak fluent local language the Country of your expertise
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a Senior Payroll Project Manager expert to drive PMO function
- Work with existing verticals, domains and teams to further improve cross-functional execution and deliveries
- Leaning into efficiency, automation and integration from the start of a project
- Leaning into Remote's values when making strategic decisions
- Coordinate with remote internal teams to facilitate testing and integration of recommendations.
- Build and maintain the future of payroll with Remote product, engineer and operations teams.
- Provide support and training on Project Management to the Payroll Team.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Maintain frequent communication with stakeholders
- Work closely with remote teams, including Product, Engineering, Tax and Accounting to develop Payroll solutions through proprietary software.
- Identify solutions to challenges, inconsistencies, and obstacles by collaborating with necessary stakeholders.
Practicals
- You'll report to: Manager, Payroll PMO
- Team: Global Payroll Business Operations
- Location: Anywhere in the World
- 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.
At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $44,200 USD to $99,450 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.
At Remote, we foster internal mobility as a key element of our culture of employee growth and development, supported by a compensation philosophy that guarantees pay equity and fairness. Therefore, all compensation changes associated with an internal move will be reviewed by the Total Rewards & People Enablement team on a case by case basis.
Application process
- Interview with recruiter
- Interview with team manager
- Interview with Manager, PMO
- Bar Raiser Interview
- Prior employment verification check
Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook at remote.com/r/benefits. As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all Remoters:
- 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
How you’ll plan your day (and life)
We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async.
You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.
If that sounds like something you want, apply now!
How to apply
- Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a 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.
At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check see here.
Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.
