Payroll Risk & Compliance Principal – Nordics

About Remote

At Remote, we help organizations manage global employment easily and compliantly. Our team works from all over the world, solving complex problems together. We value innovation and encourage everyone to share their unique talents and experiences. Join us in shaping the future of work!

About the Role

As the Payroll Risk & Compliance Principal for the Nordics, you will be responsible for ensuring payroll compliance in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. In Norway, you will have formal statutory responsibility as the named Oppdragsansvarlig under the Norwegian Accountants Act.

What You'll Do

• Take personal accountability for Norwegian payroll assignments.
• Integrate Nordic legislation into our product systems and governance frameworks.
• Translate complex legal requirements into practical operational designs.
• Lead audits and regulatory readiness across the region.
• Mentor and enhance compliance skills within the organization.

You will collaborate closely with teams in Product, Engineering, Design, Legal, and Operations to ensure compliance is built into our payroll platform from the start.

What We're Looking For

• Active Autorisert Regnskapsfører licence (mandatory): You must hold a valid Norwegian State Authorised Accountant certification from Finanstilsynet.
• Norwegian payroll expertise: You should have hands-on experience with:
  • A-melding reporting
  • NAV processes
  • Pension administration
  • Altinn.no workflows
  • GRFS standards
• Legislative understanding: You should know how legal requirements affect payroll calculations and quality control.
• Regional knowledge: Familiarity with payroll and employment compliance in Sweden, Denmark, and/or Finland is a plus.
• Product requirements: Ability to convert statutory rules into clear product specifications.
• Audit experience: You should have led audits or compliance programs and can design governance frameworks.
• Clear communication: You can explain complex regulations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Team development: You elevate team skills through mentoring and structured support.
• Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced, fully remote environment.
• Automation skills: Strong capabilities in automation and AI are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Influence compliance operations across the Nordics and beyond.
• Shape product logic and automation frameworks for global scalability.
• Build thought leadership through documentation and industry engagement.
• Develop future compliance leaders through coaching programs.
• Drive innovation in automation and AI-assisted compliance tools.

Practicals

• You'll report to: Director, Payroll Strategy & Compliance
• Team: Payroll Strategy & Compliance
• Location: Norway (required for regulatory purposes)
• Start date: As soon as possible

Application Process

1. Interview with a recruiter
2. Exercise stage
3. Interview with your future manager
4. Bar Raiser Interview
5. Prior employment verification check

Remote's Total Rewards philosophy ensures fair compensation and benefits in all locations. We prioritize ethical practices and aim to inspire other companies to support global talent hiring.

The annual salary range for this full-time position is $1—$3 USD.

Benefits

Our benefits and perks are detailed in our handbook at remote.com/r/benefits. Some benefits for all Remoters include:

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible paid time off
• Flexible working hours
• 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)

At Remote, we work asynchronously, allowing you to schedule your work around your life. You will have the freedom to take ownership and act proactively. We value your life-work balance and encourage you to prioritize your needs and family.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply now!

How to Apply

1. Please fill out the form below and upload your CV in PDF format.
2. We ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is our standard language.
3. If you don’t have an updated CV, feel free to share your LinkedIn profile instead.

We invite you to share your pronouns during the interview stage and to complete our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we aim to reflect diverse backgrounds and experiences in our workforce. Thank you for considering this.

Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.