Manager, Payroll Operations - DACH

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.

Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under-represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter.

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All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

What this job can offer you

This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Manager, Payroll Operations, joining our Global Payroll Operations team. As a dynamic and energetic professional, the Manager, Payroll Operations will own the planning, and implementation of our Payroll chapter.

What you bring

• Large experience in regional / global payroll operations.
• 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 / 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.
• 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 and native German.

Key Responsibilities

• The Payroll team will report to you and you will provide them with guidance and mentorship.
  • The Manager, Payroll Operations will own the complete payroll function, ensuring payroll is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with country-specific government regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact between internal and external stakeholders on all payroll-related matters.
• Lead the Payroll team, unblock and support them.
• Be up to date with various international payroll laws / regulations.
• 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.

Practicals

• You'll report to: Senior Manager, Payroll Operations.
• Team: Payroll Operations
• Location: DACH
• 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.

At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while hiring globally.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $42,300 USD to $95,200 USD. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.

Application process

• Interview with recruiter
• Interview with Senior Manager, Payroll Operations
• Interview with Director, Payroll Operations

How to apply

• Please fill out the form below and upload your CV in PDF format.
• We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardized 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.

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