Lead Payroll Specialist

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

📋 Description

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

• Maintain and nurture existing relationships with key stakeholders in Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, and Engineering.

• Oversee the complete in-house payroll process, including statutory filing requirements, handling exceptions, approvals, payments, and ensuring compliance.

• Guarantee full data integrity and quality.

• Manage payroll journals and reconciliations.

• Emphasize key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Implement and enhance processes continuously.

• Guide and support payroll specialists through mentorship.

• Provide backup for regional managers during their absence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing, either in-house or with a payroll service provider.

• Familiarity with payroll best practices.

• Proficient in software applications such as Excel and Google Suite.

• Possess an analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international work environment while being passionate about making a difference.

• A productivity enthusiast who continually seeks ways to enhance and expedite their workflow.

• Understands the necessity and ideal of largely asynchronous work.

• Proficient in written and spoken English.

• Remote work experience is not mandatory but will be considered an asset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from anywhere.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Flexible working hours (we operate asynchronously).

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Access to mental health support services.

• Stock options available.

• Learning budget provided.

• Home office budget and IT equipment supplied.

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