Payroll Lead - UK in London

Remote is solving modern organizations\’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. You can find Remoters working from 6 different continents (Antarctica left to go!) and all of our positions are fully remote.
If you are energetic, curious, motivated and ambitious, be part of our world. Apply now and define the future of work!
Key responsibilities The Payroll Country Lead will own the complete Country Pod, ensuring payroll is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with country specific government regulations; you will provide guidance and mentorship to the team.
Serve as a point of contact between internal and external stakeholders on all payroll country related matters.
Be up to date with various international payroll laws / regulations/Tax and benefits.
Ensure compliance with all corporate and country-specific regulations, policies and procedures.
Manage existing relationships with payroll, accounting and payroll service providers.
Develop and implement best practices, key performance indicators and SLA metrics for the team.
Ensure all relevant payroll processes are documented and maintained in line with internal governance requirements and external legislative/regulatory requirements, including GDPR.
Plan for, implement and review system development, statutory changes, and periodic processes.
Support with testing for development/enhancements to Payroll system.
What you bring Several years of work experience in regional / global payroll operations.
Ability to manage risk and exercise judgement to resolve/escalate issues. Exercise discretion when handling confidential matters.
Understanding of global payroll best practices.
Experience in implementing payroll in multiple countries and in managing relationships with third party payroll services.
Proficient in using software tools like SAP, Excel / Google Sheet.
Proven experience as Payroll Expert, with extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
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.
It\’s not required to have experience working remotely, but is considered a plus.
You write and speak fluent English.
Practicals You\’ll report to: Payroll Operations Manager
Direct reports: N/A
Team: Payroll – Operations
Location: UKI
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.
The base salary range for this full‐time position is $81,500 – $91,000 . This range is determined by role, level and location, and can vary based on experience, training and market demands.
Application process Interview with recruiter
Interview with future manager
Interview with Senior Manager, Payroll Operations
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: 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.

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