Payroll Automation and Data Specialist

Summary

Join Remote as a Payroll Automation & Data Specialist and make a personal difference in the global employment space. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding payroll services. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to analyze business processes, develop automation solutions, and contribute to BRDs for improving efficiency. You will work with Engineering, Product, and Payroll teams to solve complex problems and continuously learn new skills. Remote offers competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible paid time off, flexible working hours, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The role requires experience in payroll process analysis and automation, proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, and cloud computing platforms, and strong communication skills.

Requirements

• Experience in payroll process analysis or process automation
• Skilled in utilising Excel and Google Sheets formulas to perform calculations, analyse data, and automate tasks
• Expert level, leveraging full-stack engineering to deliver limited but well-rounded solutions in short periods of time
• Proficiency in SQL and Cloud computing platforms like AWS or GCP
• Good decision-making skills and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills for clear articulation of business requirements and outcomes

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing business processes and performance metrics data to identify potential opportunities and benefits
• Develop, test, and deploy automation solutions across Payroll processes
• Contribute to the creation of Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) for automating manual processes to improve efficiency and support business growth
• Participate in post-implementation performance reviews, analyzing if adjustments are needed and ensuring projects deliver against KPIs
• Help deploy process improvements, finding minimal solutions to problems
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Payroll teams to develop solutions for complex problems
• Continuously learn and share new skills, tools, technologies and utilize them to unlock new challenges and opportunities at Remote
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, aiding in the implementation of solutions, coordinating action plans, setting timelines, and prioritizing tasks for successful project delivery
• Identify and propose change management or training needs for automation projects delivered

Preferred Qualifications

• Python knowledge is a plus
• It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus

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