Global Payroll Implementation Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Serve as a genuine subject matter expert for the designated country or region.

• Participate in Sales calls as the Country Payroll Lead.

• Engage in Sales hand-over, Lead client hand-over, and client kick-off calls.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of global payroll implementation projects, ensuring timely completion.

• Manage the process from inception through Parallel runs and the first month of ‘Live’ payroll before transferring to Payroll Operations.

• Ensure all decisions made during the implementation process are documented, providing Payroll Operations with complete visibility, including any necessary Standard Operating Procedures for ‘Business As Usual’.

• Create and maintain detailed project plans and timelines.

• Act as the primary contact for all stakeholders involved in the implementation process, including internal teams and customers.

• Develop and standardize payroll processes, project plans, and procedures to guarantee consistency and efficiency.

• Offer continuous support during and after the implementation phase to address any issues or challenges.

• Assist the broader implementation team (including Payroll Generalist) and operations team.

• Maintain a focus on KPIs and SLAs.

• Proficient in implementing and enhancing processes.

• Capable of mentoring, supporting, and leading Payroll Generalists who will work alongside you.

• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance our platform, conduct UAT testing, and ensure all changes are documented.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in payroll within a client payroll environment.

• In-depth legislative knowledge relevant to the respective Country.

• Experience in payroll implementation.

• Strong communication skills for articulating payroll processes and issues to customers and other stakeholders.

• Comprehensive knowledge of local payroll tools and software, such as SAP, Excel, or Google Sheets.

• An analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international work environment with a drive to make a significant impact.

• Experience in accounting and reconciliations.

• Productivity enthusiast who consistently seeks ways to improve and accelerate work processes.

• Understanding of the necessity and ideal of primarily working asynchronously.

• Proficient in written and spoken English.

• While remote work experience is not mandatory, it is viewed as a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from anywhere.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Flexible working hours (we operate asynchronously).

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Mental health support services.

• Stock options.

• Learning budget.

• Home office budget and IT equipment.

• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.