Payroll Incident & Risk Lead
The Payroll Incident & Risk Lead at Remote is a pivotal role within the Payroll Strategy & Compliance team, focusing on the strategic development and execution of global payroll risk and incident management. This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates in the EMEA region. Remote is a company dedicated to simplifying global employment compliance, enabling businesses to recruit, pay, and manage international teams seamlessly.
In this role, the incumbent will design and oversee global risk management frameworks for payroll operations, new product features, and market expansion. Responsibilities include managing the global payroll risk register, conducting cross-functional risk assessments, and leading incident response efforts for complex payroll incidents. The role also involves mentoring team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and collaborating with various teams to implement system and process enhancements.
Candidates should possess extensive experience in payroll risk management, incident response, compliance, or operations management, preferably within global payroll, finance, SaaS, or regulated industries. Strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a high level of emotional intelligence are essential. Familiarity with tools like Notion, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies is advantageous.
The annual salary range for this full-time position is $49,900 to $112,300 USD. Remote offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible paid time off, flexible working hours, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, mental health support services, stock options, a learning budget, home office budget and IT equipment, and a budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.
Remote fosters a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous learning. The company emphasizes work-life balance, offering flexible schedules and a remote-first environment. Employees are encouraged to bring their unique talents and experiences to the table, contributing to the development of a best-in-class HR platform.