Senior Manager, Global Payroll Strategy and Compliance
Remote - Referral Board
| Company | Remote - Referral Board |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | UK&I | Western Europe | Iberia |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
About Remote
Remote 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 you
The opportunity to shape the future direction of Remote’s global payroll products
Strategic ownership of how compliance requirements are translated into scalable product capabilities
Direct influence over product roadmap decisions, regulatory readiness, and market expansion initiatives
Partnership with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Legal, and Payroll Operations
The ability to build compliance-by-design principles into products used by customers around the world
A high-impact leadership role that helps transform compliance into a strategic business advantage
What you bring
Product Strategy & Compliance Expertise
Deep understanding of global payroll, employment, tax, and labor compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Experience translating complex regulatory requirements into scalable product capabilities, business requirements, and operational processes
Strong understanding of payroll technology, product development lifecycles, and compliance-by-design principles
Ability to balance regulatory obligations with customer experience, automation, and commercial objectives
Experience supporting global payroll products in highly regulated environments
Leadership & Organizational Development
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams within Compliance, Product Compliance, Payroll, or related functions
Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities with a track record of building team capability and future leaders
Experience establishing strategic priorities, operating models, and governance frameworks
Ability to drive alignment and execution across multiple workstreams and stakeholders
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Strategic Thinking & Risk Management
Ability to assess complex regulatory requirements and determine practical, scalable implementation approaches
Experience developing long-term strategies that support business growth while maintaining regulatory compliance
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a risk-based mindset
Ability to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and risks that may impact product strategy
Experience influencing senior stakeholders and navigating competing priorities
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory concepts into clear business recommendations
Experience partnering with Product, Engineering, Legal, Operations, and Executive stakeholders
Strong facilitation, influencing, and negotiation skills
Ability to build trust and credibility across technical, operational, and leadership audiences
Comfortable presenting strategic recommendations and regulatory insights to senior leadership
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Product Strategy & Compliance Function
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product Compliance Leads and compliance specialists responsible for supporting global payroll