Payroll Specialist Lead - Remote PEO Position

About the Role

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist Lead - Remote to join our dynamic team at Jobgether. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and support payroll operations in a US PEO environment, combining hands-on execution with operational oversight. As a Payroll Specialist Lead - Remote, you will ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery while mentoring other payroll specialists and contributing to process improvements.

What You'll Do

• Execute end-to-end payroll operations for the US PEO environment, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Validate payroll inputs, calculations, and outputs, maintaining data integrity across payroll cycles.
• Manage payroll-related exceptions, adjustments, and reconciliations, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Support payroll process implementation, including system updates, statutory changes, and new program rollouts.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal teams and relevant external stakeholders regarding payroll execution and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, documentation, and operational workflows.
• Participate in testing payroll system enhancements and updates to ensure operational readiness.
• Provide guidance and support to other payroll specialists to maintain high-quality payroll delivery.
• Monitor payroll performance metrics, including SLAs and KPIs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll execution within a US PEO or similar environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and best practices.
• Experience with payroll systems and willingness to learn new operational tools; automation or AI-assisted workflow experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify issues, and resolve exceptions.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive payroll information.
• Ability to work independently in a remote-first, asynchronous environment.
• Experience with multi-country payroll is a plus but not required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with payroll automation tools.
• Familiarity with AI-driven payroll solutions.
• Previous experience in a leadership role within payroll.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary range: $83,200 - $112,300 USD.
• Fully remote work with flexible hours to support life-work balance.
• Flexible paid time off and 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive mental health support services.
• Stock options and learning budget for professional growth.
• Home office budget and IT equipment support.
• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.
• Opportunity to work in a globally distributed, inclusive, and innovation-focused team.