Payroll Specialist Lead - Pakistan

About the Role: The Payroll Specialist Lead - Pakistan is a critical role within Remote's dynamic global payroll organization. Nestled within our EOR and Payroll Operations Team, this role is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant payroll operations within assigned countries while also contributing to the improvement and scalability of our global payroll processes. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across Payroll Operations, Tax, Finance, Product and Customer Success.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with country-specific regulations and statutory requirements.
• Own end-to-end payroll execution for assigned jurisdictions, including validation of payroll inputs, payroll calculations, and post-payroll processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert on country payroll requirements, staying up to date with legislative, tax, and regulatory developments.
• Support the operational implementation and rollout of payroll services in new or expanding jurisdictions.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies, operational risks, or compliance issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll operational processes and the adoption of automation and AI-enabled tools.

What You Bring

• Meaningful mid-senior career experience in Pakistani payroll operations, including hands-on responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing in Pakistan.
• Experience managing payroll in multi-country environments or global organizations.
• Strong understanding of payroll controls, reconciliations, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in payroll tools and data analysis using in-house and external platforms.
• Takes ownership of outcomes, raises risks early, and approaches operational challenges with curiosity and accountability.
• Demonstrates strong fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

• Work from anywhere with flexible paid time off and flexible working hours (async).
• 16 weeks paid parental leave and mental health support services.
• Stock options, learning budget, home office budget & IT equipment.
• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.