# Global Payroll Implementation Country Lead – UK Remote from[UK](https://jobicy.com/job-region/uk.md), [EMEA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/emea.md)Salary, yearly, GBP 62,050 - 69,800Department [Finance & Accounting](https://jobicy.com/categories/accounting-finance.md) Employment type Full Time, Job posted10 Jun 2026Apply before10 Jul 2026Experience level Senior Views / Applies 2992 / 688 [About company](https://jobicy.com/company/remote.md) [Share](#share) About [Remote](https://jobicy.com/company/remote.md) Helping companies hire and pay global teams effortlessly. * [Human Resources](https://jobicy.com/company-category/human-resources.md) * 2019 Actively Hiring Verified job posting This job post has been [manually reviewed](https://jobicy.com/tools/help-center/employee/how-does-jobicy-verify-the-legitimacy-of-remote-job-listings.md) for authenticity and compliance. 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This fully remote role requires extensive payroll experience, expert legislative knowledge, and strong project management skills. The role involves working with sales, clients, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and process improvement. The position offers competitive compensation and a chance to impact global employment solutions. ### Role DNA Job Complexity Easy Hard Pace & Pressure Relaxed Fast-paced Autonomy Level Guided Full Ownership Communication Load Independent Highly Collaborative AI Insight This role requires deep expertise in UK payroll, leadership in complex implementations, and strong stakeholder management, making it highly challenging. ### Salary Analysis Median Market Rate GBP65,925UK Market GBP55k – 80k 0 GBP88k AI Insight The offered salary of £65,925 is competitive within the UK market for a senior payroll implementation lead, aligning well with the market median. The remote nature and benefits add further value. ### Core Skills Required [Payroll Implementation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Payroll+Implementation.md) [UK Payroll Legislation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=UK+Payroll+Legislation.md) [Project Management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Project+Management.md) [Client Management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Client+Management.md) [SAP](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=SAP.md) [Excel](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Excel.md) [Analytical Thinking](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Analytical+Thinking.md) [Mentoring](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Mentoring.md) [Process Improvement](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Process+Improvement.md) [Remote Work](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Remote+Work.md) ### Cover Letter Sample Dear Hiring Manager, I am excited to apply for the Global Payroll Implementation Country Lead position at Remote. With extensive experience in payroll implementation and deep legislative knowledge of the UK, I am confident in my ability to lead successful projects. My strong communication skills and ability to adapt to fast-paced environments make me a great fit. I look forward to contributing to Remote's mission. Sincerely, [Your Name] Copy ### Sample Interview Questions How do you ensure payroll implementation projects are delivered on time?I develop detailed project plans, set clear milestones, and maintain regular communication with stakeholders. I also anticipate risks and have contingency plans.Can you describe your experience with UK payroll legislation?I have over 5 years of experience handling UK payroll, including RTI, auto-enrolment, and holiday pay calculations.How do you handle a challenging client during implementation?I listen actively, understand their concerns, and provide clear explanations. I aim for collaborative problem-solving.Describe a time you improved a payroll process.I automated manual data entry through Excel macros, reducing processing time by 30%.How do you mentor junior team members?I provide structured onboarding, regular check-ins, and encourage knowledge sharing through documentation. ## 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 This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Global Payroll Country (or Regional) Lead , joining our Implementation team. ## What you bring * Extensive payroll experience in a client payroll environment. * Expert legislative knowledge in the relevant Country. * Payroll implementation experience . * Strong communication skills for explaining payroll processes and issues to customers and other stakeholders. * Deep knowledge in using local payroll tools and software tools like SAP, Excel / Google Sheet. * An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities. * Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact. * Experience in accounting/reconciliations. * Is a productivity geek and will constantly think of ways to improve and speed up their work. * You understand the need and ideal to work largely [asynchronously](https://www.notion.so/8541f0e7ae004be7a7b949096c9f972c?pvs=21). * Writes and speaks fluent English * It’s not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus ## Key Responsibilities * Act as a true subject matter expert for the specified country / region * Attend Sales calls as the Country Payroll Lead * Participate in Sales hand-over, Lead client hand-over and client kick-off calls * Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of global payroll implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery * Lead the process from inception through to Parallel runs and the first month of ‘Live’ payroll before handing over to Payroll Operations * Ensure that there is a record of all decisions that were taken throughout the implementation process and ensure Payroll Operations have full visibility including any Standard Operating Procedures that they will require to fulfil ‘Business As Usual’ * Develop and maintain detailed project plans & timelines. * Serve as the primary point of contact for the team for all stakeholders involved in the implementation process, including internal teams & customers. * Develop and implement standardised payroll processes, project plans and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency. * Provide ongoing support during and after the implementation to resolve any issues or challenges. * Support the wider implementation team (including Payroll Generalist) and ops team. * Have a focus on KPIs and SLAs. * Skilled in implementing and improving processes. * Ability to mentor, support and lead our Payroll Generalists who will be working alongside you. * Working with internal teams to improve our platform, completing UAT testing through to shipping. Ensuring all changes are documented ## Practicals * You’ll report to: Manager, Payroll Operations * Team: Global Payroll Operations * Location: Anywhere in the World * Start date: As soon as possible ## Application process * (async) Profile review * Interview with recruiter * Interview with team member(s) * Interview with future manager * Bar raiser * (async) Offer * [Prior employment verification check](https://www.notion.so/Veremark-Remote-96e108c037b8423cbd4c3f07a1f9b38b) #LI-DNP Remote’s [Total Rewards philosophy](https://www.notion.so/remotecom/people-Total-Rewards-1945bce8d3924ece9421ba8630f57b0c) 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. 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. The annual salary range for this full-time position is£62,050—£69,800 GBP ## Benefits Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook at [remote.com/r/benefits](http://remote.com/r/benefits). As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all Remoters: * work from anywhere * flexible paid time off * flexible working hours (we are [async](https://remote.com/async)) * 16 weeks paid parental leave * mental health support services * stock options * learning budget * home office budget & IT equipment * budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces ## 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](https://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 * Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format. * We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote. * 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. Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis. 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