Global Payroll Product Strategy Lead

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 a Payroll Product Compliance Expert, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our payroll product is compliant, scalable, and aligned with the complexities of global payroll operations. You will work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Payroll Operations to embed compliance into product development, drive automation, and proactively respond to regulatory changes.

With a deep understanding of global payroll compliance, you will identify pain points, streamline workflows, and mitigate risk, ensuring our payroll systems remain cutting-edge, efficient, and legally sound in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.

What you bring

• Extensive experience in payroll compliance & product execution, with hands-on experience in scaling compliance across multiple countries.
• Proven track record of leading payroll product initiatives, embedding compliance into product development, and aligning teams across Legal, Product, and Operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll platforms, HRIS integrations, and automation tools (SQL, Google Scripts, API integrations).
• Deep expertise in global payroll laws, tax regulations, data privacy (GDPR, SOC2, etc.), and real-time payroll reporting requirements.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and execution-focused, capable of managing feature backlogs, workflows, and compliance automation.
• Experience using project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Notion, Linear) and compliance reporting tools for tracking global payroll risk.

Key Responsibilities