Aimed at senior compliance leaders who translate legislative requirements into scalable payroll products, working fully remote across multiple jurisdictions.
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Original posting from Remote.com via Greenhouse
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 products
Establish team priorities, operating models, and development plans that enable scalable support across multiple products and jurisdictions
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Build organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and knowledge-sharing initiatives
Ensure the team remains a trusted partner to Product, Operations, and Legal stakeholders
Define and Drive Product Compliance Strategy
Execute the strategic vision for Product Strategy & Compliance across Remote's global payroll platform
Establish frameworks and governance models that ensure compliance requirements are consistently incorporated throughout the product lifecycle
Create scalable approaches for managing legislative change, product readiness, and regulatory implementation across multiple countries
Partner with Product Leadership to align compliance priorities with broader product strategy and business objectives
Drive initiatives that improve compliance coverage, operational scalability, and customer outcomes
Translate Regulatory Requirements into Product Solutions
Oversee the interpretation of complex payroll, employment, tax, and labor legislation across multiple jurisdictions
Ensure regulatory requirements are translated into clear business requirements, product specifications, and implementation guidance
Support Product Managers and Engineering teams in designing solutions that are compliant, scalable, and operationally effective
Provide strategic direction on how legislative requirements should be operationalized within products and workflows
Promote consistency in how compliance requirements are assessed, documented, and implemented globally
Drive Compliance-by-Design and Product Innovation
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Payroll Operations leaders to embed compliance controls into product architecture and automation frameworks
Advocate for compliance-by-design principles that reduce manual intervention and operational risk
Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and AI to improve compliance outcomes and customer experiences
Support the development of scalable product capabilities that simplify regulatory complexity for customers
Influence roadmap decisions by balancing regulatory requirements, customer needs, technical feasibility, and business priorities
Lead Regulatory Intelligence and Market Readiness
Oversee the monitoring and assessment of legislative and regulatory developments impacting Remote's payroll products
Establish processes that enable proactive identification, prioritization, and implementation of regulatory changes
Support country expansion initiatives by assessing product readiness and regulatory requirements for new markets
Partner with Legal, Operations, and Product teams to develop implementation strategies for evolving regulatory obligations
Ensure the organization maintains awareness of emerging trends, risks, and opportunities within the global payroll landscape
Act as a Strategic Advisor and Cross-Functional Leader
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Legal, Payroll Operations, and Executive Leadership
Provide strategic guidance on compliance risk, regulatory developments, market requirements, and product direction
Represent Product Strategy & Compliance in roadmap planning, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional decision-making forums
Build strong partnerships across the organization to align compliance objectives with broader business goals
Drive collaboration between stakeholders to ensure regulatory requirements are addressed efficiently and effectively
Practicals
You'll report to: Senior Manager of Payroll Strategy and Compliance
Direct reports: up to 6
Location: For this position we welcome everyone to apply
Start date: As soon as possible
Application process
Interview with recruiter
Interview with future manager
Interview with team members (no managers present)
Bar Raiser Interview
Prior employment verification check
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Source: Remote.com careers (Greenhouse)