Payroll Strategy & Compliance Expert - Eastern Europe
The Payroll Strategy & Compliance Expert for Eastern Europe at Remote is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring payroll compliance across multiple countries within the region. This position requires deep expertise in local employment laws and the ability to translate complex regulations into scalable processes and systems. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, Design, Operations, and Legal, to integrate compliance seamlessly into Remote's global payroll platform.
Key responsibilities include owning payroll compliance for assigned jurisdictions, translating statutory rules into structured requirements for product and engineering teams, leading complex audits and compliance programs, and designing and implementing scalable processes and governance frameworks. The expert will also be responsible for building training materials, delivering enablement sessions, and maintaining high-quality documentation for compliance rules and workflows.
Candidates should possess deep expertise in payroll and employment compliance specific to Eastern Europe, with a strong understanding of how legislation translates into payroll calculations and system logic. A proven track record in leading audits, regulatory reviews, or country-level compliance programs is essential. Experience in partnering with technical teams to convert statutory rules into product requirements, along with strong communication skills to influence stakeholders across various departments, is also required.
While specific compensation details are not provided, Remote offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible paid time off, flexible working hours, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, mental health support services, stock options, a learning budget, home office budget and IT equipment, and a budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.
Remote fosters a culture of innovation and inclusivity, encouraging team members to bring their unique talents and experiences to build a best-in-class HR platform. The company operates asynchronously, allowing employees to plan their schedules around their lives, and emphasizes internal mobility to support employee growth and development.