Join Remote as a Payroll Specialist Lead and make a personal difference in the global employment space.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Act as a true subject matter expert for the country
- Manage existing relationships with key stakeholders
- Process full end to end payroll in-house
- Ensure full data integrity and quality
- Mentor and support payroll specialists
Must have
- End-to-end payroll processing experience
- Knowledge of payroll best practices
- Proficient in using software tools like Excel / Google Suite
- Fluent in English
Nice to have
- Experience working remotely
AI in the day-to-day
We have built Automation and AI capabilities into the requirements for every role.
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Payroll Specialist Lead, the individual will oversee the complete payroll process, ensuring compliance and data integrity while managing relationships with key stakeholders. Proficiency in payroll best practices and tools like Excel or Google Suite is essential, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position is suited for someone with significant payroll experience who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment. The team operates asynchronously, emphasizing flexibility and innovation in their approach to global employment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze September 19, 2026. Last confirmed on Remote's careers page September 19, 2026.
- Starts above 1% of 291 comparable lead other roles we track (median $145,000 across 96 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Payroll Specialist Lead - Portugal role remote?
- Yes — Remote lists this as a fully remote position.
- What's the salary range?
- Remote lists €43,100–€48,500 for this role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Remote targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Payroll Specialist Lead - Portugal role at Remote.
From the original posting
About Remote
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.
What this job can offer you
This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Payroll Specialist Lead joining our Global Payroll Operations Team.
What you bring
- 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
Key Responsibilities
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- 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
- Act as a true subject matter expert for the country
Practicals
- You'll report to: Manager, Global Payroll Operations.
- Team: Payroll
- Location: Anywhere in the World
- Start date: As soon as possible
Application process
- (async) Profile review
- Interview with recruiter
- Interview with Team member
- Interview with future manager(s)
- Bar Raiser Interview
- (async) Offer
- Prior employment verification check
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Remote'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.
Benefits
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