Responsibilities
- ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with country-specific regulations and statutory requirements
- own end-to-end payroll execution for assigned jurisdictions, including validation of payroll inputs, payroll calculations, and post-payroll processes
- act as a subject matter expert on country payroll requirements, staying up to date with legislative, tax, and regulatory developments that may impact payroll operations
- support the operational implementation and rollout of payroll services in new or expanding jurisdictions, ensuring payroll execution processes are effectively integrated into operational workflows
- serve as a key point of coordination for internal teams and external stakeholders on country payroll matters
- identify and resolve payroll discrepancies, operational risks, or compliance issues, exercising sound judgment when escalating complex matters
- contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll operational processes, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational transparency
- support the development and maintenance of payroll documentation and operational knowledge to ensure processes remain clear, scalable, and aligned with internal governance requirements
- partner with cross-functional teams to support system enhancements, statutory updates, and operational improvements impacting payroll
- contribute to the adoption of automation and AI-enabled tools that improve payroll operational efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- participate in testing activities related to payroll system developments, enhancements, and process improvements to ensure operational readiness
Requirements
- mid-senior career experience in Pakistani payroll operations, including hands-on responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing in Pakistan
- managed payroll in multi-country environments or global organizations, with exposure to different payroll systems and local regulatory frameworks
- strong understanding of payroll controls, reconciliations, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements
- comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders in Remote’s payroll ecosystem, and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders
- analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex payroll scenarios
- strong written and oral communicator, comfortable working in asynchronous and globally distributed environments
- takes ownership of outcomes, raises risks early, and approaches operational challenges with curiosity and accountability
- comfortable working in scrappy, quick-moving start-up environments
- proficient in payroll tools and data analysis using in-house and external platforms
Nice to Have
- experience working in remote or globally distributed teams
- strong fluency in English
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide)
Team
Structure: EOR and Payroll Operations Team
Additional Information
- additional languages are a plus
- Start date: As soon as possible
