About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.

Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under-represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter.

At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check see here. 

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance (learn more about how it works). We're backed by A+ investors and our team is world-class, literally and figuratively, as we're all scattered around the world.

Please check out our public handbook to learn more about our culture. We encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age and abilities to apply. You can also check out independent reviews by other candidates on Glassdoor. If this job description resonates with you, we want to hear from you!

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

How we work

We love working async and this means you get to do your own schedule.

We empower ownership and proactivity and when in doubt default to action instead of waiting.

The position

This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Payroll Country expert (or Regional) , joining our Payroll Risk and Compliance team.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in regional/global payroll operations, including a deep understanding of wage tax laws and social security regulations in at least one country. Proven track record in identifying payroll compliance risks and implementing controls.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of German payroll legislation, including wage tax, social security, and labor law compliance.
• Proven experience in German payroll operations, ideally in a global payroll environment or in a payroll audit and compliance role.
• Strong understanding of payroll-related regulatory reporting and working with local authorities.
• Familiarity with common German payroll software (e.g., DATEV, SAP, or comparable systems).
• Experience with payroll software or systems in Austria and Switzerland is a plus.
• Exposure to local authority audits or investigations.
• Ability to analyze complex payroll issues and recommend practical, compliant solutions.
• High attention to detail, accountability, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment and collaborating across functions.
• Strong written and spoken communication in both English and German.
• Experience working asynchronously and/or remotely is a bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Remote’s subject matter expert for German payroll compliance, advising Product, Operations, and Legal teams as needed.
• Conduct payroll reviews to ensure accuracy and full compliance with German wage tax and social security regulations.
• Identify discrepancies, propose corrective actions, and lead follow-up to resolution.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation on audits, processes, and local compliance controls.
• Collaborate closely with Payroll Operations to embed compliance into all stages of the payroll process.
• Monitor regulatory changes in Germany, interpret their impact, and guide implementation internally.
• Support and train payroll team members on German compliance matters.
• Report to the Manager of GP Strategy & Compliance and partner with stakeholders across Payroll, Legal, and Tax.
• Contribute to global payroll compliance strategy and drive process improvement initiatives.

Remote Compensation Philosophy

Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.

At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce.  We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $122,200 USD - $137,500 USD. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.

At Remote, we foster internal mobility as a key element of our culture of employee growth and development, supported by a compensation philosophy that guarantees pay equity and fairness. Therefore, all compensation changes associated with an internal move will be reviewed by the Total Rewards & People Enablement team on a case by case basis.

Practicals

• You'll report to: , Payroll Risk and Compliance
• Team: Global Payroll Risk and Compliance
• Location: Anywhere in the World
• Start date: As soon as possible

Application process

1. (async) Profile review
2. Interview with recruiter
3. Interview with team manager (Niki Joshi)
4. Interview with future team Director (David Spencer)
5. (async) Offer

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Benefits

How you’ll plan your day (and life)

We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async.

You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.

If that sounds like something you want, apply now!

How to apply

1. Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.
2. We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.
3. If you don’t have an up to date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.

We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to.

At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check see here. 

Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.