Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert
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JobgetherHuman Resources
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
Salary$156,000 to $210,600 USD
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- Stakeholder managementRisk ManagementProcess improvement
Requirements
- Extensive experience in payroll compliance, payroll operations, or payroll strategy with strong expertise in payroll legislation and regulatory requirements.
- In-depth knowledge of payroll taxation, labor laws, social security regulations, and employment compliance within assigned jurisdictions.
- Experience collaborating with Product, Engineering, or technology teams to implement regulatory requirements into systems and processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to interpret complex legislation and translate it into practical business solutions.
- Experience conducting compliance reviews, audits, investigations, or risk assessments.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex compliance topics clearly.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, globally distributed, remote work environment.
- Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning, process improvement, automation, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll compliance, interpreting payroll, tax, labor, employment, and social security legislation across assigned regions.
- Monitor regulatory developments, assess business impact, and provide practical guidance to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to translate legal requirements into scalable product features, workflows, and payroll processes.
- Review system logic, payroll calculations, and product functionality to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Support product launches, market expansion initiatives, and strategic business projects by providing payroll compliance expertise.
- Conduct compliance assessments, participate in audits and investigations, identify regulatory risks, and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain compliance documentation, governance frameworks, knowledge resources, and standardized operating procedures.
- Deliver training, mentorship, and regulatory guidance to internal teams while promoting a strong culture of compliance and continuous learning.
- Contribute to automation initiatives and process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and customer experience.
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