Payroll Operations Country Lead - India

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.

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

What this job can offer you

This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Payroll Operations Country Lead joining our Payroll team.

What you bring

• Extensive payroll experience in an in-house processing environment
• Legislation expertise in said country/region
• Proficient in using local payroll tools and software tools like SAP, Excel / Google Sheet.
• An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact.
• Is a productivity geek and will constantly think of ways to improve and speed up their work.
• You understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously.
• Writes and speaks fluent English
• It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus

Key Responsibilities 

• Act as a true subject matter expert for India
• Overall responsibility for all operational processes and reporting for the country / region, working with payroll specialists and data administrators
• Responsible for timely and accurate statutory and 3rd party payments
• Monitor regulatory climate and ensure changes are understood, implemented, incorporated and communicated to EEs and Customers
• Maintain country knowledge pages
• Experience in accounting/reconciliations
• Be able to go from “scout to scale” and actually start things up.
• Have a focus on KPIs and SLAs
• Skilled in implementing and improving processes
• Ability to mentor and support payroll specialists
• Working with …