Payroll Team Lead

About the role

Native Teams is seeking a Payroll Team Lead to manage and develop a global payroll specialist team. This remote position combines hands‑on payroll execution with strategic process improvement in a fast‑growing fintech startup.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a team of Payroll Specialists.
• Oversee international payroll delivery and ensure deadlines are met.
• Handle complex payroll cases and escalations.
• Support payroll processing and checks when needed.
• Plan team capacity and distribute workload effectively.
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Improve payroll processes, documentation and ways of working.
• Support the introduction of AI and automation into payroll operations.
• Ensure knowledge sharing and backup coverage across the team.

Required profile

• Strong payroll experience, ideally in international or multi‑country payroll.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring or supporting a team.
• Good understanding of end‑to‑end payroll processes.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Confidence handling complex cases and client escalations.
• Hands‑on mindset, comfortable jumping into operations when needed.
• Strong communication skills and fluent English.
• Interest in process improvement, automation and AI.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel occasionally for team and business meetings.

Required skills

What we offer

• Dynamic work in an early‑stage, funded fintech startup.
• Ability to influence the next stages of company growth.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.