RiskCom Compliance Lead

Summary

Join Remote as a Payroll Country Expert and make a difference in the global employment space. This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world with asynchronous work arrangements. You will leverage your expertise in DACH region payroll legislation, particularly Austria and Switzerland, to ensure compliance and accuracy. Responsibilities include conducting payroll audits, identifying compliance risks, and advising internal teams. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in global payroll, a strong understanding of Austrian and Swiss payroll laws, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Remote offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Strong legislation expertise in DACH region, with a particular focus on Austria and Switzerland
• Successful completion of the professional examination for payroll accountants in accordance with Section 7, Para. 2, No. 3 of the Austrian Bilanzbuchhaltungsgesetz (BiBuG)
• Minimum 18 months of relevant practical experience in payroll accounting in Austria
• Extensive experience in a senior payroll role in either a Global Payroll environment processing payroll or in an payroll audit & compliance role
• An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities and the ability to make recommendations for process improvements
• Strong sense of accountability with excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact
• Understands the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously
• Writes and speaks fluent English and German

Responsibilities

• Act as a true local employment legislation and tax expert for DACH region, advising Product and other internal teams when required
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of payroll files to verify accuracy and compliance with all governmental wage tax laws (federal, state and local) and social security requirements. Identify and rectify discrepancies, underpayments, or overpayments, and recommend corrective actions
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detailed audit findings reports, highlighting areas of concern and recommending improvements to payroll processes. Maintain strong records of audits performed, methodologies used, and the resolution of identified issues
• Responsible for ensuring the correctness of our payroll processes and that checklists, sign-off criteria and compliance is fully embedded into Payroll Operations
• Monitor regulatory climate and ensure changes are understood, implemented, incorporated and communicated to internal and external teams, as required
• Provide support and training on compliance matters to payroll staff
• Overall responsibility for regional compliance and reporting to the Manager - GP Strategy & Compliance, working with Tax, Legal and Payroll
• Drive and implement process and product improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Bilanzbuchhaltungsbehörde (Accounting Professions Authority)
• Exposure to Austrian BMD software + Swiss software
• Previous exposure to local authority investigations and audits
• 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