Global Payroll Policy

Overview

Global Payroll Policy & Compliance Lead at Remote. You will build and own automated compliance tracking frameworks and real-time compliance dashboards, ensuring payroll operations and product development remain aligned with global regulations. You will translate complex regulatory updates into actionable insights for Product, Engineering, Payroll Operations, and Risk & Compliance, embedding compliance proactively into payroll systems to mitigate risks and support business growth in a changing regulatory landscape.

What You'll Do

• Design and run automated frameworks that track payroll legislation, tax law, CBAs, and social security changes across multiple countries.
• Translate complex, country-specific compliance requirements into clear technical specifications for payroll engine development.
• Partner with Product Specialists, Engineers, and Payroll Ops to embed compliance into payroll systems — from requirements gathering through testing and automation-driven validation.
• Build real-time dashboards, alerting tools, and reporting pipelines so compliance data is always accessible and actionable.
• Educate product teams on legislation, and ensure compliance changes are implemented correctly through structured testing and automation-first validation.
• Deliver clear compliance reports and risk updates to leadership, enabling visibility and confident decision-making.

What You Bring

• Experience in global payroll compliance, employment law, or tax compliance with exposure to multi-country regulations.
• Strong technical skills in automation and data integration (SQL, Google Scripts, APIs, Zapier/Make or similar).
• Ability to translate legal and payroll requirements into system logic and technical specifications.
• Hands-on experience with UAT and automation-based validation to ensure compliance accuracy.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Risk, and Payroll Ops.
• Clear, concise communication skills in English.

Practicals

• You'll report to: Manager, GP Strategy & Compliance
• Team: RiskCom (GP Strategy & Compliance)
• Location: Open to all, but prioritising applicants from the EMEA regions
• Start date: As soon as possible

Remote Compensation Philosophy

Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations. We pay above in-location rates and use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy. Salary ranges are determined by role, level and location and may span multiple career levels. The actual base pay depends on location, skills, experience, and market demands.

Application process

• Interview with recruiter (30 minutes)
• Interview with the team (1 hour 15 minutes)
• Bar Raiser Interview (30 minutes)
• Offer and background verification

Benefits

Full benefits and perks are described in our handbook at remote.com/r/benefits. Some universal benefits include:

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible paid time off
• Flexible working hours (async)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Mental health support services
• Stock options
• Learning budget
• Home office budget & IT equipment
• Budget for local in-person events or co-working spaces

How You'll Plan Your Day

We work async at Remote, so you can plan your schedule around your life. You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive, with a life-work balance in mind.

How To Apply

• Fill out the form below and upload your CV in PDF format.
• Submit your application and CV in English. If you don't have an up-to-date CV, you may include your LinkedIn profile.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and value diverse perspectives. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and provide accommodations upon request.

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