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 global company dedicated to simplifying international employment compliance, enabling businesses to recruit, pay, and manage teams worldwide.
In this role, you will design and implement global risk management frameworks for payroll operations, oversee the global payroll risk register, and lead cross-functional risk assessments with teams such as Legal, Product, and Payroll Operations. You will also serve as the escalation point for complex payroll incidents, establish processes for incident triage and resolution, and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to drive continuous improvement. Additionally, you will mentor team members, deliver training sessions, and foster a culture of transparency and accountability within the team.
Candidates should have extensive experience in payroll risk management, incident response, compliance, or operations management, preferably in global payroll, finance, SaaS, or regulated industries. Proven ability to lead incident response, implement data-driven solutions, and design risk governance frameworks is essential. Experience in mentoring or managing teams in a remote-first environment, strong project management skills, and excellent communication abilities are also required. Familiarity with tools like Notion, and RCA methodologies is a plus.
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, learning and home office budgets, and a budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.
Remote fosters a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and inclusivity. As a fully remote company, it offers flexibility and work-life balance, encouraging employees to bring their unique talents and experiences to the team. This role provides an opportunity to influence the company's growth with control and confidence, making it ideal for individuals who thrive on complexity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.