Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. You can find Remoters working from 6 different continents (Antarctica left to go!) and all of our positions are fully remote.With Innovation as one of the core values, we have built Automation and AI capabilities into the requirements for every role.We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform.This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Payroll Vendor Relationship Manager joining our Global Payroll team. As a dynamic and energetic professional, the Payroll Vendor Relationship Manager will own the collaboration with external Payroll partners.You will be reporting to the Manager, Global Payroll Vendor Operations.What this job can offer youThis is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Payroll Vendor Relationship Manager joining our Global Payroll team. As a dynamic and energetic professional, the Payroll Vendor Relationship Manager will own the collaboration with external Payroll partners.What you bringExperience in regional / global payroll vendor operations.Experience in implementing payroll software in multiple countriesExperience in managing third party payroll vendor relationships.Excellent contract negotiation skill set.Deep understanding of global payroll best practices.Excellent time management and organisational skills with great attention to detailExcellent proficiency in using spreadsheets is a must.Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact.You understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously.It's not required to have experience working remotely, but is considered a plus.Required to write and speak fluent English.Create and manage all internal training resources including quick start guides.Maintain frequent communication with Payroll team management.Key Responsibilities Vendor Scoping & ResearchContinuous Market research for best fit payroll vendors and new developments, via networking, online searching, surveys and references, in a global capacity.Map out key criteria in Disaster Recovery, Change Management, Audit & Reconciliation, Quality Control, Data Security, Data Accuracy, Compliance, Timely Processing and present best options.Develop and deploy questionnaires, schedule demo's with key stakeholders and create cost analysis.Present to stakeholders and leadership on recommendations based on findings and trendsNew Country ExpansionProject manage end to end for all new country onboarding. From vendor selection, to contract negotiations, mitigate legal risks, stakeholder alignment, system & data migration, testing & comms.Payroll Vendor Relations & Performance EvaluationReview company best practices to ensure maximum client satisfaction.Identify and optimize communication and collaborations with with external partners.Work with cross functional teams internally to ensure payroll vendors meet Remote’s expectations and agreed SLAs and established KPIs.Cost Tracking & AnalysisReview Invoices and track billed costs versus agreed contractual terms and report to leadership any anomalies.Document and chart out costs for countries or departments. Initiate and follow through on cost discussions either internally or with the vendors.Headcount and legal entity cost analysis for the business, to improve efficiencies and scaling of the business.Communication & CollaborationWork closely with internal teams such as Tax, FP&A, Legal, Security, Operations and Onboarding teams to develop successful deployment of new Payroll Solutions.Identify key challenges to deployment, share with appropriate internal teams and provide solutions to overcome identified challenges.Develop training plan for participants to ensure consumption of resourcesPracticalsYou'll report to: Senior Manager, Global Payroll Vendor OperationsTeam: Payroll Vendor ManagementLocation: EMEAStart date: As soon as possibleBenefitsOur full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook at remote.com/r/benefits. As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all Remoters:work from anywhereflexible paid time offflexible working hours (we are async)16 weeks paid parental leavemental health support servicesstock optionslearning budgethome office budget & IT equipmentbudget for local in-person social events or co-working spacesHow you’ll plan your day (and life)We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async.You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. 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!
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