Lead Payroll Specialist, China Payroll

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

📋 Description

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

• Take ownership of the complete payroll execution for designated jurisdictions, which includes validating payroll inputs, performing payroll calculations, and managing post-payroll processes.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll requirements specific to each country, keeping abreast of legislative, tax, and regulatory developments that may influence payroll operations.

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

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

• Detect and address payroll discrepancies, operational risks, or compliance challenges, using sound judgment when escalating complicated matters.

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

• Aid in the development and maintenance of payroll documentation and operational knowledge to guarantee that processes remain clear, scalable, and aligned with internal governance standards.

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

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess significant mid-senior career experience in Pakistani payroll operations, including direct responsibility for the full payroll processing cycle in Pakistan.

• Have managed payroll within multi-country contexts or global organizations, with familiarity in various payroll systems and local regulatory frameworks.

• Exhibit a robust understanding of payroll controls, reconciliations, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements.

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

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to handle complex payroll situations.

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

• Take responsibility for outcomes, identify risks promptly, and approach operational challenges with curiosity and accountability.

• Comfortable operating in dynamic, fast-paced startup settings.

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

• Experience in working with remote or globally distributed teams is advantageous.

• Demonstrate strong fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

🏝️ 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.