Founding Payroll Operations Leader | Remote Job Los Angeles California USA,Business

Position: Founding Payroll Operations Leader | Remote | 90-Day

Introduction

(90-Day Contract | Remote | US Market)

Company: American Payroll Group Inc. (AMP)

Parent Company: Castille Atlantic Inc.

Location: Remote (outside the U.S. permitted)

Market Focus: United States only

Contract Length: 90 days (with permanent opportunity)

About American Payroll Group (AMP)

American Payroll Group Inc. (AMP) is a newly launched U.S.

-focused payroll outsourcing company under Castille Atlantic Inc. AMP provides end-to-end payroll services exclusively to businesses operating in the United States.

We are building AMP from the ground up and are hiring three Founding Payroll Operations Managers to jointly launch, structure, and scale the company.

This is a builder role, not a support role.

The Role

As a Founding Payroll Operations Manager
, you will be one of three core operators responsible for taking AMP from zero to revenue.

All three hires will:

Have equal responsibility and authority
Work closely together
Self-delegate tasks
Be individually accountable for revenue and profit

You will combine payroll operations, process design, and client acquisition, and you will be directly measured on results.

Key Responsibilities Shared Responsibilities (All Three Leads)

You will work collaboratively to:

Design and launch AMP’s payroll services website
Set up CRM systems and sales pipelines

Draft:

Cold email sequences
Cold calling / phone scripts
Follow-up templates

Define:

Service offerings
Service tiers
Pricing models
Client terms

Build AMP’s brand positioning and messaging

Work with the Project Manager on:

Client service agreements
Onboarding workflows
Participate directly in early payroll operations

Use and manage payroll software including (or similar to):

On Pay
Gusto
ADP
Paychex

Individual Responsibilities (State Ownership)

Once the foundation is built, each Lead will be assigned three U.S. states and will be individually responsible for:

Identifying and qualifying payroll outsourcing leads
Cold outreach (email, phone, Linked In)
Closing and onboarding first clients
Managing early client relationships
Generating monthly profit within assigned states

Performance and compensation are tracked individually, not pooled.

90-Day Performance Expectations

Website and core systems launched within set time frame.
Outreach systems live within set time frame.
Minimum active clients per Manager by Day 30, as discussed with Project Manager
Clear documentation of all processes
Demonstrated revenue traction by the end of the contract

Failure to meet milestones without valid cause may result in early contract termination.

Growth Opportunity

If you achieve the set goals within the 90 days initial contract period.

You will work with leadership to hire a direct report to handle payroll execution, allowing you to focus on growth and expansion.

Successful candidates will be offered a permanent role as:

Area Leader – Payroll (Assigned U.S. States)

Which includes:

Competitive Salary
Benefits
Commission

This role includes:

Full ownership of assigned states
Team hiring and management
Revenue growth responsibility
Long-term leadership opportunity

Compensation

Guaranteed Pay: USD 150 per month for the first 3 months
Performance-Based Pay:

Compensation increases based on individual monthly profit
, adjusted to local market standards

No commission caps

No pooled bonuses

Results determine earnings

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are:

A builder, not a task-taker
Comfortable with ambiguity and ownership
Strong in both operations and client acquisition
Highly self-directed and accountable

Required Experience

Proven experience in payroll operations
Hands-on experience with U.S. payroll systems
Experience with payroll software such as OnPay, Gusto, ADP, Paychex, or similar
Strong English communication skills (clear, professional, neutral accent)
Ability to cold outreach and close clients
Experience documenting processes and building systems

Preferred Background

Payroll, HR outsourcing, or BPO experience
Startup or early-stage business experience
Leadership or team-building experience

Candidates must be comfortable working U.S. business hours when required.

Applicants should be prepared to:

Demonstrate prior payroll experience
Explain how they would build and scale a payroll business from zero
Show evidence of ownership, results, and execution

This role is not suitable

for candidates seeking fixed hours, guaranteed salaries, or narrowly defined tasks

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