USA Payroll Compliance Expert

Remote is solving modern organizations' biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. and all of our positions are fully remote. 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. We focus on ownership, clear communication, and proactive problem‐solving. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in how Remote manages and scales payroll compliance in the United States. You'll be part of the Payroll Risk & Compliance team and will play a key role in strengthening US compliance practices, supporting automation projects, leading audits, and guiding the payroll team through complex regulations and change. The role suits someone with deep US payroll and tax expertise who enjoys solving operational challenges, improving systems, and partnering across teams. The chance to lead US payroll compliance across multiple entities and product lines, including PEO and internal compliance operations. The opportunity to work closely with product, operations, legal, and finance teams to embed compliance into how we work. Direct impact on risk reduction, audit readiness, and team development. A supportive, transparent, and flexible work environment that values both quality and collaboration. Act as Remote's subject matter expert for US payroll compliance, including federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations. Lead internal payroll compliance audits, identify issues, and oversee resolution. Support the design and implementation of automated payroll processes and system controls for the US. Partner with Payroll Operations, Product, Tax, and Legal to ensure all US payroll logic and workflows are compliant. Support and guide the US payroll team through complex compliance matters, audits, and investigations. Monitor and interpret changes in US payroll legislation and ensure these are reflected in our operations and product. Develop and deliver training and documentation to build compliance awareness and capability within the payroll team. Participate in global projects to strengthen Remote's overall payroll compliance framework. Extensive knowledge of US payroll compliance, including federal and multi‐state taxation, wage and hour laws, tax and benefits reporting. Proven experience managing US payroll operations or compliance programs in a complex or multi‐entity environment. Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to explain compliance topics clearly. Comfortable working independently and collaborating with distributed, global teams. Experience with payroll system configuration or logic mapping. Background in payroll compliance within a technology‐driven or SaaS business. You'll report to: Director, Payroll Strategy & Compliance The annual salary range for this full‐time position is $97,000 - $110,000 USD . Remote follows a globally distributed compensation strategy, using geo ranges to reflect local market pay differentials. Full benefits and perks are outlined in our handbook at remote.Budget for local in‐person social events or co‐working spaces We work async at Remote, which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.We kindly ask that you submit your application and CV in English. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer an anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. This data will help us stay accountable, and we thank you for providing it if you choose to. #