Payroll Specialist Lead

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

📋 Description

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

• Oversee the complete payroll execution for designated jurisdictions, including the validation of payroll inputs, calculations, and post-payroll activities.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on country-specific payroll requirements, remaining informed about legislative, tax, and regulatory changes that could affect payroll operations.

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

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

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

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

• Aid in the development 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 support system upgrades, statutory adjustments, and operational enhancements that impact payroll.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Possesses significant mid-senior career experience in Polish payroll operations, including hands-on responsibility for comprehensive payroll processing in Poland.

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

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

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

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with robust problem-solving skills and the capability to navigate complex payroll scenarios.

• Effective written and verbal communicator, adept in asynchronous and globally distributed environments.

• Takes responsibility for outcomes, raises risks proactively, and tackles operational challenges with curiosity and accountability.

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

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

• Experience in remote or globally distributed teams is advantageous.

• Demonstrates strong proficiency in English; additional language skills are a plus.

🏝️ 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.