Role Overview
Remote is hiring a Global Payroll Implementation Country Lead. This is a full-time role in CA. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Who you are
- Extensive payroll experience in a client payroll environment
- Expert legislative knowledge in the relevant Country
- Payroll implementation experience
- Strong communication skills for explaining payroll processes and issues to customers and other stakeholders
- Deep knowledge 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
- Experience in accounting/reconciliations
- 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
What the job involves
- This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Global Payroll Country (or Regional) Lead , joining our Implementation team
- Act as a true subject matter expert for the specified country / region
- Attend Sales calls as the Country Payroll Lead
- Participate in Sales hand-over, Lead client hand-over and client kick-off calls
- Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of global payroll implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery
- Lead the process from inception through to Parallel runs and the first month of ‘Live’ payroll before handing over to Payroll Operations
- Ensure that there is a record of all decisions that were taken throughout the implementation process and ensure Payroll Operations have full visibility including any Standard Operating Procedures that they will require to fulfil ‘Business As Usual’
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans & timelines
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the team for all stakeholders involved in the implementation process, including internal teams & customers
- Develop and implement standardised payroll processes, project plans and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency
- Provide ongoing support during and after the implementation to resolve any issues or challenges
- Support the wider implementation team (including Payroll Generalist) and ops team
- Have a focus on KPIs and SLAs
- Skilled in implementing and improving processes
- Ability to mentor, support and lead our Payroll Generalists who will be working alongside you
- Working with internal teams to improve our platform, completing UAT testing through to shipping. Ensuring all changes are documented
- You'll report to: Manager, Payroll Operations
- Team: Global Payroll Operations
The application process
- (async) Profile review
- Interview with recruiter
- Interview with team member(s)
- Interview with future manager
- Bar raiser
- (async) Offer
- Prior employment verification check
- 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
Benefits
- Unlimited personal time off
- Paid parental leave
- Co-working allowance
- Flexible working hours
- Learning budget
- Mental health support
- Company stock options
- Home office setup
- Celebratory allowances
- Branded swag
- Other country-specific benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Global Payroll Implementation Country Lead position at Remote?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Remote. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Global Payroll Implementation Country Lead position at Remote located?
This position is based in CA. Remote has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Global Payroll Implementation Country Lead at Remote earn?
Remote has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Global Payroll Implementation Country Lead role at Remote posted?
This role was posted on May 31, 2026 (8 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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