Payroll Risk & Compliance Principal - Nordics

The Payroll Risk & Compliance Principal for the Nordics at Remote is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing payroll compliance across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. This position holds statutory accountability in Norway as the Oppdragsansvarlig under the Norwegian Accountants Act. The role requires close collaboration with Product, Engineering, Design, Legal, and Operations teams to integrate compliance seamlessly into Remote's payroll platform.

Key responsibilities include embedding Nordic legislation into product systems, translating complex legal requirements into scalable operational designs, leading audits and regulatory readiness initiatives, and mentoring the compliance team. The role demands a blend of deep subject-matter expertise, regulatory accountability, and strategic systems thinking.

Candidates must hold an active Norwegian State Authorised Accountant certification issued by Finanstilsynet. Extensive experience with Norwegian payroll processes, including A-melding reporting, NAV processes, pension administration, and Altinn.no workflows, is essential. Knowledge of payroll and employment compliance in Sweden, Denmark, and Finland is advantageous. The role also requires the ability to convert statutory rules into structured product requirements and experience in leading audits and compliance programs.

While specific compensation details are not provided, Remote emphasizes fair and unbiased compensation, offering competitive benefits in all operational locations. The company is committed to paying above in-location rates and ensuring fair equity pay.

Remote fosters a culture of innovation, encouraging team members to bring their talents and experiences to build a best-in-class HR platform. The company operates asynchronously and globally, offering flexibility and growth opportunities in a dynamic, fully distributed environment.