Payroll Specialist Lead

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

📋 Description

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll in compliance with local regulations and statutory requirements.

• Manage the complete payroll execution for designated jurisdictions, including the validation of payroll inputs, payroll calculations, and subsequent payroll processes.

• Act as a subject matter expert regarding country-specific payroll requirements, keeping current with legislative, tax, and regulatory changes that could affect payroll operations.

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

• Serve as a primary point of contact for both internal teams and external stakeholders concerning country payroll issues.

• Detect and address 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 enhance workflows and increase operational transparency.

• Assist in the creation and upkeep of payroll documentation and operational knowledge, ensuring that processes are clear, scalable, and in line with internal governance standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system enhancements, statutory updates, and operational advancements that impact payroll.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Has experience managing payroll 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 coordinating with cross-functional teams.

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

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

• Takes responsibility for results, identifies risks early, and approaches operational challenges with curiosity and accountability.

• Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced startup environments.

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

• Experience working within remote or globally distributed teams is advantageous.

• Strong command of English is required; additional languages are a plus.

• Demonstrates proficiency in automation and AI capabilities, as well as fluency in AI concepts.

🏝️ 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.