[Remote] USA Payroll Compliance Expert

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Remote is a company focused on simplifying global employment compliance for organizations. The Payroll Compliance Expert will be responsible for managing and enhancing payroll compliance practices in the United States, leading audits, and collaborating with various teams to ensure regulatory adherence. Responsibilities • 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 Skills • 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 understanding and experience of audit processes (internal and external), system controls, and regulatory reporting • Proven ability to translate legislation into practical, compliant processes • Experience leading or supporting automation and process improvement initiatives • Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to explain compliance topics clearly • Comfortable working independently and collaborating with distributed, global teams • Experience working with PEO & EOR models is strongly preferred • Experience with payroll system configuration or logic mapping • Familiarity with federal and state labor law audits or investigations • Background in payroll compliance within a technology-driven or SaaS business Benefits • Work from anywhere • Flexible paid time off • Flexible working hours (we are 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 Company Overview • Remote is an employment, payroll, and HR platform for modern, distributed businesses. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Remote has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2024, 2 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job