[Hiring] Payroll Specialist Lead - China Payroll @Remote

Role Description

The Payroll Specialist Lead - China payroll is a critical role within Remote’s dynamic global payroll organization. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant payroll operations within assigned countries while also contributing to the improvement and scalability of our global payroll processes.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders across Payroll Operations, Tax, Finance, Product, and Customer Success.
• Coordinate with diverse payroll partners where applicable.
• Well suited for a mid-to-senior career payroll ops professional with deep hands-on experience running payroll in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Meaningful 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.
• 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.
• Experience working in remote or globally distributed teams is an advantage.
• Strong fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll operational processes.
• Support the development and maintenance of payroll documentation and operational knowledge.
• 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.

Benefits

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