Manager, Global Payroll Strategy & Compliance
About Remote
Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.
Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under-represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter.
At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check see here.
All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!
What this job can offer you
As part of the Payroll Risk and Compliance team, Reporting to the Senior Manager - Global Payroll Strategy & Compliance, this role is pivotal in driving compliance, process improvement, and risk management initiatives within the global payroll function. The Manager will lead a team of 4-5 direct reports, translating audit findings and compliance requirements into actionable product and process improvements, and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
What you bring
- Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills with experience in managing high-performing teams and global payroll compliance.
- Strong project management, organisational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and engage across all organisational levels.
- Familiarity with payroll legislative and regulatory requirements; experience working in remote or distributed teams is a plus.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced international environment, with a strong sense of accountability, attention to detail, and fluency in English.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Collaboration:
- Lead and mentor a compliance team to deliver high impact results.
- Collaborate across departments such as Product, Operations, Tax, and Legal.
- Maintain frequent and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, presenting compliance updates and project progress.
- Contribute to the development and execution of a robust Audit Framework, in alignment with organisational strategy.
- Maintain frequent reporting of KPIs and trends.
Audit, Process Improvement & Risk & Compliance Management:
- Oversee and support close-down of country audits, maintain detailed audit records, and ensure timely audit completion. Translate audit findings into actionable product and process improvements.
- Oversee implementation of improvements to enhance compliance and mitigate risks.
- Work with incidents management team to bridge the gap between processing and product.
Strategic Contribution:
- Support the Senior Manager in developing business plans and strategic initiatives for the Compliance team, identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
- Support in the delivery of Neo, ensuring high quality delivery and adherence to deadlines to avoid bottlenecks and project delays.
Practicals
- You'll report to: Sr Manager, Global Payroll Strategy & Compliance
- Direct reports: 4
- Team: Payroll - Payroll Risk, Audit and Compliance
- Location: For this position we welcome everyone to apply, but we will prioritize applications from the following locations as we encourage our teams to diversify;
- Start date: As soon as possible
Remote Compensation Philosophy
Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.
At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $42,300 to $95,200. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.
At Remote, we foster internal mobility as a key element of our culture of employee growth and development, supported by a compensation philosophy that guarantees pay equity and fairness. Therefore, all compensation changes associated with an internal move will be reviewed by the Total Rewards & People Enablement team on a case by case basis.
Application process
- Interview with recruiter
- Interview with future manager
- Interview with team members (no managers present)
- Bar Raiser Interview
- Prior employment verification check
Benefits
- work from anywhere
- flexible paid time off
- flexible working hours (we are async)
- 16 weeks 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
How you’ll plan your day (and life)
We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async.
You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.
If that sounds like something you want, apply now!
How to apply
- Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.
- We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.
- If you don’t have an up to date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.
We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to.
At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check see here.
Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.
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