Payroll Localization Team Lead

Payroll Localization Team Lead At Strada, a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management, we are seeking a Payroll Localization Team Lead to support our Payroll Country Champions. As a key leader, you will ensure cohesive execution of our payroll strategy across regions, empower your team to drive compliance, standardization, and product evolution for Strada Pay. Key Responsibilities Help organize and coordinate the daily activities of the Payroll Country Champions team. Set up regular check‑ins, team meetings, and communication routines. Set performance expectations, monitor progress, and ensure accountability to goals, quality standards, and timelines. Promote cross‑country collaboration and knowledge sharing to ensure a globally aligned, locally relevant payroll strategy. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and client‑centric thinking within the team. Ensure consistent delivery of high‑quality, compliant payroll expertise across all assigned countries. Drive standardization of processes, tools, and documentation across the team, while enabling localized flexibility where needed. Work with the Payroll Systems Compliance Specialist to track upcoming legal changes and demonstrate delivery of changes to achieve and maintain compliance. Oversee the timely maintenance and accuracy of country‑specific workbooks, compliance updates, and operational artifacts. Act as the primary liaison between Payroll Country Champions and cross‑functional teams including Product Development, Compliance, Implementation, and Sales. Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to prioritize enhancements based on input from Country Champions. Support pre‑sales and client engagements by coordinating SME input and ensuring solution readiness for each region. Guide the team in monitoring regulatory changes, ensuring timely updates to the Strada Pay platform. Champion global payroll compliance and best practices, balancing standardization with local market needs. Support the evolution of the Strada Pay platform by aligning team feedback with the product roadmap. Qualifications and Experience 3+ years of experience in international payroll. Strong knowledge of payroll processes, regulatory environments, and compliance management. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and collaboration platforms (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.). Experience working with payroll software or SaaS platforms; product‑focused mindset is a plus. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills. Strong organization and time‑management skills. Willingness to learn and grow in a fast‑paced, global environment. Our Values Guide Everything We Do Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed. Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right. Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more. Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions. Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right. Benefits We support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more. Diversity and Inclusion Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success. Diversity Policy Statement Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter. Authorization to Work in the Employing Country To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you’re applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada. Additional Information The job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers. #J-18808-Ljbffr