.About Remote: All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us! What this job can offer you: 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: Experience in regional/global payroll operations. Ability to manage risk and exercise judgment 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. You are passionate about managing people, and you don't micromanage your reports. Proficient in using software tools like SAP, Excel, and Google Sheets. 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. You understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously. 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: Global Manager, Payroll Client Services Team: Payroll Location: Europe 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