Payroll Specialist Lead

Remote

Payroll Specialist Lead responsible for payroll processing in-house and managing relationships with stakeholders. Join Remote to make a difference in global employment.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇹 PortugalSenior💰 €43,100 - €48,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and maintaining data integrity. Capable of mentoring payroll specialists while implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and meet KPIs.

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End-To-End Payroll ProcessingPayroll Best PracticesData Integrity ManagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingFluent English Communication

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingStatutory FilingPayroll JournalsReconciliationsKPI ManagementSLA Monitoring

Soft Skills

MentoringAdaptabilityAnalytical MindsetProductivity Improvement

Tools & Technologies

ExcelGoogle Suite

Industry Keywords

Payroll ImplementationComplianceStakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a true subject matter expert for the country
Manage existing relationships with key stakeholder within Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, Engineers.
Process full end to end payroll in-house, statutory filing requirements, exceptions, approvals, payments and compliance.
Ensure full data integrity and quality
Payroll journals/reconciliations
Focus on KPIs and SLAs
Implement and improve processes
Mentor and support payroll specialists
Back up regional managers during times of absence

Requirements

What you’ll need

End-to-end payroll processing in-house or within a payroll service provider
Knowledge of payroll best practices.
Proficient in using software tools like Excel / Google Suite.
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.
Writes and speaks fluent English
It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered 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