Manager, Payroll - US PEO

About Remote

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.

If you are energetic, curious, motivated and ambitious, be part of our world. Apply now and define the future of work!

What this job can offer you

We are seeking a Manager, Payroll - US PEO to lead the operational delivery, compliance governance, and continuous improvement of our

US PEO payroll function

. This role owns the

day-to-day PEO payroll operating model

, manages risk and escalations, and ensures consistent, compliant payroll delivery across a growing PEO client base.

The US PEO Manager sits at the intersection of

Payroll Operations, Tax, Benefits, Product, and Engineering

, translating complex PEO requirements into scalable operating standards. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep

US PEO payroll expertise

, strong people and process leadership, and comfort operating in a fast-scaling, remote-first environment.

What You Bring

Several years of US payroll experience, with significant hands-on experience in a PEO environment.

Proven expertise in

multi-state US payroll

and co-employment models.

Strong knowledge of US payroll tax, benefits, and labor compliance.

Prior experience leading or mentoring payroll professionals.

Ability to operate independently while managing complex, high-risk payroll scenarios.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll issues clearly to non-experts.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience Supporting Or Scaling Peo Payroll Operations In A

high-growth or tech-enabled company

.

Exposure to payroll system implementation or internal payroll engine development.

Experience Partnering With Product Or Engineering Teams.

Familiarity with remote-first, asynchronous work environments.

Key Responsibilities

PEO Payroll Operations & Compliance

Own

end-to-end US PEO payroll operations

, including on-cycle, off-cycle, and correction payrolls.

Ensure accurate handling of

multi-state payroll

, including work-state vs residence-state taxation under a co-employment model.

Oversee PEO-specific compliance areas, including:

Federal, state, and local tax withholdings and filings

SUTA/FUTA and state unemployment complexities

Workers’ compensation and benefits-related payroll deductions

Co-employment risk and client responsibility boundaries

Act as the

final escalation point

for high-risk payroll, tax, or compliance issues.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

Lead and develop a team of

PEO payroll specialists

, providing coaching, feedback, and performance guidance.

Establish clear expectations around

accuracy, timeliness, documentation, and ownership

.

Review payroll outputs, reconciliations, and risk items to ensure operational quality.

Support onboarding, training, and skill progression for PEO payroll team members.

Operating Model & Process Improvement

Define and maintain

PEO payroll operating standards

, SOPs, and control frameworks.

Identify operational gaps, risk patterns, and scalability issues; drive process improvements and automation where possible.

Partner with cross-functional teams to improve payroll workflows, controls, and client experience.

Ensure strong documentation, audit readiness, and evidence quality.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner closely with

Product and Engineering

to inform PEO payroll system enhancements and roadmap priorities.

Collaborate with

Tax, Benefits, Legal, and Finance

teams to resolve complex PEO issues.

Provide subject-matter guidance on US PEO feasibility, risk, and scalability.

Support go-to-market, sales, or implementation teams as an advisor on PEO payroll capabilities and limitations.

Reporting & Risk Management

Provide regular updates on

operational health, risks, escalations, and performance metrics

.

Own incident management for PEO payroll issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action plans.

Ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulatory requirements.

Practicals

You'll Report To

Senior Manager, Payroll Operations

Team

Payroll Operations

Team Size

1

Location

: United States

Start Date

As soon as possible

Application Process

Roughly 2.5 hours across 3 weeks

Interview with recruiter

Interview with General Manager, PEO

Interview with future manager

Interview with Senior Director, Payroll Operations

Bar Raiser Interview

Prior employment verification check

Remote's

Total Rewards philosophy

is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair

equity

Pay

along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.

At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce.  We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.

At Remote, we foster internal mobility as a key element of our culture of employee growth and development, supported by a compensation philosophy that guarantees pay equity and fairness. Therefore, all compensation changes associated with an internal move will be reviewed by the Total Rewards & People Enablement team on a case by case basis.

The annual salary range for this full-time position is

$112,500

—

$151,900 USD

Benefits

Our 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 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

How 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!

How To Apply

Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.

We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.

If you don’t have an up to date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.

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 your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody 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 below. 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 to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to.

At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check see

here

.

Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.