Lead Payroll Specialist

📋 Description

• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, punctually, and in accordance with specific country regulations and statutory obligations.

• Take full responsibility for end-to-end payroll execution for designated jurisdictions, which includes validating payroll inputs, performing payroll calculations, and managing post-payroll procedures.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on the payroll requirements of each country, remaining informed about legislative, tax, and regulatory changes that could influence payroll operations.

• Assist in the operational implementation and launch of payroll services in new or expanding regions, ensuring that payroll execution processes are seamlessly integrated into operational workflows.

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

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

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of payroll operational processes by identifying opportunities to optimize workflows and enhance operational transparency.

• Aid in the creation and upkeep of payroll documentation and operational knowledge to guarantee that processes remain clear, scalable, and in alignment with internal governance standards.

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

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Comfortable collaborating with internal and external stakeholders within Remote's payroll ecosystem, and facilitating coordination among cross-functional stakeholders.

• Analytical and detail-oriented, possessing strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to navigate complex payroll scenarios.

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

• Takes initiative in outcomes, identifies risks proactively, and approaches operational challenges with curiosity and accountability.

• Comfortable thriving in dynamic, fast-paced start-up environments.

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

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

• Demonstrates strong fluency in English; proficiency in 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