Lead Payroll Specialist – China Payroll

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

📋 Description

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

• Manage the complete payroll execution for designated jurisdictions, which includes validating payroll inputs, performing payroll calculations, and overseeing post-payroll activities.

• Act as a subject matter expert on payroll requirements specific to each country, keeping informed about legislative, tax, and regulatory changes that may affect payroll operations.

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

• Serve as a primary coordination point for internal teams and external stakeholders regarding country-specific payroll issues.

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

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

• Support the creation and upkeep of payroll documentation and operational knowledge to ensure processes remain clear, scalable, and aligned with internal governance standards.

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

• Contribute to the integration of automation and AI-driven tools that enhance payroll operational efficiency, precision, and scalability.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Brings significant mid-senior level experience in Pakistani payroll operations, including direct responsibility for complete payroll processing in Pakistan.

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

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

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

• Analytical and detail-oriented, possessing strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex payroll scenarios.

• Effective written and oral communicator, adept at working in asynchronous and globally distributed settings.

• Takes ownership of results, identifies risks early, and approaches operational challenges with curiosity and accountability.

• Comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced startup environments.

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

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

• Demonstrates strong proficiency in English; additional languages are a bonus.

🏝️ 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.