United States Remote (Global) Employment $83,200 - $93,600 USD

Remote is hiring a Payroll Specialist Lead - US

Requirements

  • Proven experience in end-to-end payroll execution within the US payroll or similar environment, including payroll validations, reconciliations, and statutory filings.
  • Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local payroll regulations and payroll best practices.
  • Experience in implementing payroll processes or contributing to operational rollouts.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues, interpret data, and resolve exceptions accurately.
  • Proficiency in payroll systems and ability to quickly learn new operational tools
  • Comfortable operating independently in a remote-first, asynchronous work environment.
  • Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills for partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines effectively.
  • High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive payroll information.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with automation or AI-assisted workflows is a plus.
  • Experience with multi-country payroll is a plus, but not required for this US-focused role.
  • Demonstrates strong automation and AI capabilities

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

Additional Information

  • We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings).
  • 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!
  • We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.
  • 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. Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.
Required Skills
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About company
Remote
Remote solves modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. The company enables businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. Remote has built Automation and AI capabilities into its HR platform to support the future of work.
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Job Details
Department Global Operations (EOR & Payroll)
Category other
Posted 2 hours ago