Payroll Business Operations Specialist

Logoslabs; Remote; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payroll solutions provider is seeking a Payroll Business Operations Specialist to lead medium to large projects improving payroll processes and compliance. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, conducting risk assessments, and using data to drive efficiency. Ideal candidates have management experience in payroll operations, strong communication skills, and proficiency in relevant tools. This position offers the flexibility of remote work and focuses on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Flexible working hours

16 weeks paid parental leave

Mental health support services

Stock options

Learning budget

Home office budget and IT equipment

Qualifications

• Intermediate experience in payroll operations, business operations, or project/program management.
• Proven experience managing medium to large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support 3-5 medium to large projects.
• Perform impact analysis and risk assessments.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose process improvements.

Skills

Experience in payroll operations

Project management skills

Risk management awareness

Data analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Training or certification in Project Management

Tools

Notion

Monday.com

Slack

Microsoft Office

Zendesk

BI/Analytics tools

Job description

About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. We are backed by investors and operate with a world-class, globally distributed team. All positions are fully remote.

We encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age and abilities to apply. 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 can plan your own schedule. We empower ownership and proactivity; when in doubt, default to action rather than waiting.

What this job can offer you

The Payroll Business Operations Specialist independently leads and delivers medium to large-scale projects within the payroll domain. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams. The Specialist performs impact analysis, risk assessments, and change management while identifying process gaps and connecting data insights to operational improvements. They drive efficiency, support strategic goals, and maintain alignment with compliance and governance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support 3-5 medium to large projects and workstreams, from planning through execution and delivery
• Provide weekly updates in the required format, including reporting risks, issues, dependencies, and items requiring senior leadership action
• Perform impact analysis and risk assessments, ensuring effective change management and documentation
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment by running syncs, workshops, and status updates across payroll and cross-functional teams (e.g., Product, Legal, Tax, HR)
• Identify inefficiencies and propose process improvements, automations, or tooling enhancements
• Use data to inform decisions and optimize operations; connect insights to process performance and compliance goals
• Develop and maintain key documentation, including project plans, SOPs, and dashboards
• Escalate blockers, recommend solutions, and proactively manage issues to maintain progress
• Support the creation and improvement of governance structures, workflows, and templates
• Guide junior team members or act as a point of contact for specific tools, workflows, or projects

What you bring

• Intermediate experience in payroll operations, business operations, or project/program management
• Proven experience managing medium to large-scale projects and workstreams independently
• Strong working knowledge of payroll processes, compliance considerations, and risk management
• Proficiency in tools such as Notion, Monday.com, Slack, Microsoft Office, Zendesk, and BI/Analytics tools
• Training or certification in Project Management, Compliance, or advanced tooling
• Ability to conduct impact analysis, map processes, and translate data insights into actionable improvements
• Skilled in cross-functional coordination, stakeholder management, and structured communication
• Comfortable managing project complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to identify, propose, and test process and automation enhancements

Practicals

• You'll report to: Manager, Payroll Business Operations
• Team: Payroll
• Location: Anywhere in the World
• Start date: As soon as possible

Application process

1. Interview with recruiter
2. Interview with future manager
3. Interview with team members (no managers present)
4. Bar Raiser Interview
5. Prior employment verification check

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 interviews and beyond, we encourage anyone who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter.

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. 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 stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data if you choose to.

At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check here.

Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Benefits

Our full benefits and perks are explained in our handbook. As a global company, benefits vary by country, but some are shared:

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible paid time off
• Flexible working hours (async)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Mental health support services
• Stock options
• Learning budget
• Home office budget and 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. Read more about async work.

You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. 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 in PDF format.
2. Submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardized language we use at Remote.
3. If you don’t have an up-to-date CV, you can include a LinkedIn profile instead.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and prioritize a sense of belonging. We have ERGs and accommodate needs through the People team. We will ask for pronouns at interview and you may opt into a demographic questionnaire. This data helps us stay accountable as an equal opportunity employer.