Senior Payroll Specialist

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 (learn more about how it works). We're backed by A+ investors and our team is world-class, literally and figuratively, as we're all scattered around the world.

Please check out our public handbook to learn more about our culture. We encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age and abilities to apply. You can also check out independent reviews by other candidates on Glassdoor. If this job description resonates with you, we want to hear from you!

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

How we work

• We love working async and this means you get to do your own schedule.
• We empower ownership and proactivity and when in doubt default to action instead of waiting.

The position

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

Requirements

• 5+ years payroll management or equivalent amount of experience
• Knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Proficient in using 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 LATAM countries
• Manages existing relationships with payroll, accounting and benefits service providers.
• Reviews and guarantees submission of payroll-related data to service providers, statutory filing requirements and payroll approvals.
• Responsible for ensuring full data integrity and quality
• 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
• Able to back up regional managers during times of absence

Remote Compensation Philosophy

Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair unbiased compensation and fair pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labour practices and therefore pay a minimum annual salary of USD 40,000 per year, in all locations throughout the world. Actual compensation may vary based upon geographical location, experience, and/or skill level. However, it will never be below our minimum global compensation mentioned.

Benefits

You can learn more about the benefits we're offering to all internal employees at Remote by visiting our public Benefits & Perks Handbook page.

Practicals

• You'll report to: Manager, Payroll Operations and VP of Payroll & Benefits
• Team: Payroll
• Location: Anywhere in the World
• Start date: As soon as possible

Application process

• (async) Profile review
• Interview with recruiter
• Interview with future manager
• Interview with team members (no managers present)
• (async) Offer

How to apply

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