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.

As Manager, Global Payroll Strategy & Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring payroll compliance across multiple jurisdictions while driving strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, mitigate risk, and support business growth. You will lead a high-performing compliance team, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and shape the global payroll compliance framework to align with regulatory requirements and company objectives.

This role requires a combination of technical payroll expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to navigate the complexities of global payroll compliance while optimising processes and contributing to the broader business strategy.

What you bring

• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing high-performing teams in payroll compliance or a related field.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging across all organisational levels in a global and cross-functional environment.
• Expertise in payroll compliance, including familiarity with international payroll legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to drive compliance improvements while balancing operational efficiency and business objectives.
• Exceptional project management, organisational, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex compliance matters into clear, actionable insights.
• Fluency in English; experience working in remote or distributed teams is a plus.

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing compliance team, building a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with key stakeholders, including Product & Operations to drive cross-functional collaboration on payroll compliance matters.
• Ensure seamless communication with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular compliance updates, insights, and project progress reports.
• Contribute to the development and execution of a robust global audit framework, ensuring alignment with company objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor and report on compliance KPIs, trends, and operational performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Oversee and support the completion of country audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings and robust documentation of outcomes.
• Translate audit results into actionable process and product improvements, working closely with internal teams to implement solutions.
• Lead compliance initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and automation, proactively mitigating potential risks.
• Collaborate with the incident management team to bridge gaps between payroll operations and product development, ensuring regulatory compliance is embedded in our payroll systems and workflows.
• Support the Senior Manager, Global Payroll Strategy & Compliance in shaping business plans and long-term strategic initiatives for the compliance function.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to streamline global payroll compliance, utilising technology and best practices.
• Play a key role in the delivery of Neo, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to deadlines to prevent bottlenecks and project delays.

 

Practicals

• You'll report to: Senior Manager, Global Payroll Strategy & Compliance
• Direct reports: 5
• Team: Payroll - Payroll Risk & 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

1. Interview with recruiter
2. Interview with future manager
3. Interview with team members (no managers present)
4. Bar Raiser Interview
5. Prior employment verification check 

Benefits

Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook at remote.com/r/benefits. As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all Remoters:

• 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

1. Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.
2. We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.
3. 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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