Payroll Specialist Lead - US

About RemoteRemote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. You can find Remoters working from 6 different continents (Antarctica left to go!) and all of our positions are fully remote. With Innovation as one of the core values, we have built Automation and AI capabilities into the requirements for every role. We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform.If you are energetic, curious, motivated and ambitious, be part of our world. Apply now and define the future of work!What this job can offer youThe Payroll Specialist Lead (United States) is a mid-level individual contributor responsible for executing and supporting payroll operations within the US payroll environment.This role combines hands-on payroll execution, operational expertise, and support for other payroll specialists. You will ensure payroll is delivered accurately, on time, and in compliance with regulations, while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency.You will work closely with internal teams across Payroll Operations, Finance, Product, and Service Operations, as well as relevant external stakeholders.What you bringProven experience in end-to-end payroll execution within the US payroll or similar environment, including payroll validations, reconciliations, and statutory filings.Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local payroll regulations and payroll best practices.Experience in implementing payroll processes or contributing to operational rollouts.Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues, interpret data, and resolve exceptions accurately.Proficiency in payroll systems and ability to quickly learn new operational tools; experience with automation or AI-assisted workflows is a plus.Comfortable operating independently in a remote-first, asynchronous work environment.Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills for partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines effectively.Experience with multi-country payroll is a plus, but not required for this US-focused role.High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive payroll information.Demonstrates strong automation and AI capabilitiesKey Responsibilities Execute end-to-end payroll operations for the US payroll environment, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.Validate payroll inputs, calculations, and outputs, maintaining data integrity across all payroll cycles.Manage payroll-related exceptions, adjustments, and reconciliations, escalating complex issues when necessary.Support the operational implementation of payroll processes, including system updates, statutory changes, and new program rollouts.Serve as a point of contact for internal teams and relevant external stakeholders regarding payroll execution and compliance.Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, documentation, and operational workflows.Participate in testing payroll system enhancements and updates to ensure operational readiness.Provide support and guidance to other payroll specialists when needed to maintain continuity and quality of payroll delivery.Monitor and contribute to payroll performance metrics, including SLAs and KPIs.PracticalsTeam:Global Operations (EOR & Payroll)Location: United States Start date: As soon as possibleApplication processInterview with recruiterInterview with future managerInterview with team memberBar Raiser InterviewRemote-96e108c037b8423cbd4c3f07a1f9b38b" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prior employment verification checkRemote'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 we hiring globally. 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 locatio