Lead Payroll Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Ensure payroll is executed precisely, punctually, and in adherence to country-specific laws and statutory obligations.

• Take ownership of the complete payroll process for designated jurisdictions, which includes verifying payroll inputs, performing payroll calculations, and managing post-payroll activities.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll requirements in various countries, keeping abreast of legislative, tax, and regulatory changes that may influence payroll operations.

• Assist in the operational implementation and deployment of payroll services in new or expanding jurisdictions, ensuring effective integration of payroll processes into operational workflows.

• Act as a central point of coordination for both internal teams and external stakeholders regarding country payroll issues.

• Detect and rectify payroll discrepancies, operational risks, or compliance challenges, using sound judgment when escalating complex issues.

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of payroll operational processes, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and increase operational transparency.

• Aid in the development and upkeep of payroll documentation and operational knowledge to ensure processes remain clear, scalable, and in line with internal governance standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate system improvements, statutory updates, and operational enhancements affecting payroll.

• Support the adoption of automation and AI-driven tools that enhance payroll operational efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

• Engage in testing activities related to payroll system developments, enhancements, and process improvements to ensure operational readiness.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possesses substantial mid-senior level experience in Ukrainian payroll operations, including direct responsibility for comprehensive payroll processing in Ukraine.

• Has overseen payroll in multi-country settings or global organizations, with familiarity in various payroll systems and local regulatory frameworks.

• Exhibits a robust understanding of payroll controls, reconciliations, statutory reporting, and compliance mandates.

• Comfortable liaising with internal and external stakeholders within Remote’s payroll ecosystem and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

• Analytical and detail-oriented, equipped with strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to navigate complex payroll scenarios.

• Excellent written and verbal communicator, adept at working in asynchronous and globally distributed environments.

• Takes initiative for outcomes, identifies risks proactively, and tackles operational challenges with curiosity and responsibility.

• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic start-up environments.

• Proficient in payroll tools and capable of data analysis using both in-house and external platforms.

• Experience in remote or globally distributed teams is a plus.

• Demonstrates strong proficiency in English; knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.

🏝️ 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 & IT equipment

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