Payroll Specialist Lead

Remote

. Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with country-specific regulations and statutory requirements.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇱 PolandSenior💰 PLN 152,550 - PLN 171,650 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

Brings meaningful mid-senior career experience in Polish payroll operations, including hands-on responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing in Poland
Has managed payroll in multi-country environments or global organizations, with exposure to different payroll systems and local regulatory frameworks.
Demonstrates 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
Experience working in remote or globally distributed teams is an advantage.
Demonstrates strong fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

work from anywhere
flexible paid time off
flexible working hours (we are async)
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingpayroll calculationspayroll controlsstatutory reportingcompliance requirementsdata analysispayroll discrepanciespayroll documentationautomation toolsAI-enabled tools

Soft Skills

analytical skillsdetail-orientedproblem-solvingcommunication skillsstakeholder coordinationownershipcuriosityaccountabilityadaptabilityteam collaboration