Deel

Business Operations Manager, Payroll Strategy

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Human Resources, Payroll, HR Tech, SaaSIndustries

About Deel

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why Join Deel?

  • As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities.
  • We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy.
  • In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.
  • Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Capterra, Apple and Google.
  • Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives.
  • With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

About the Role

Location Type: Remote Employment Type: FullTime

You are a passionate business builder at heart. You get energized by tackling complex, challenging, often ambiguous problems and driving real impact across a business. You want ownership and rapid growth. You are not afraid to get your hands dirty to get projects implemented and make things work. You are a talented generalist, at home diving into data for insights and confident in project managing cross-functionally with senior stakeholders. Working with great people is a non-negotiable priority for you because you thrive in a highly collaborative and high performance team. If that is you, join our team!

Responsibilities

  • Drive Deel’s operational strategy across products, services, and market expansions with a focus on scale and efficiency.
  • Own and lead complex operational domains, designing and implementing programs that enhance scalability, automation, and business impact.
  • Define, scope, and execute high-priority initiatives, leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes.
  • Analyze large data sets to generate insights, drive operational improvements, and make strategic recommendations.
  • Identify root causes of operational challenges and implement solutions that optimize workflows and drive efficiency.
  • Develop and refine scalable processes, leveraging technology and best practices to improve operations at scale.
  • Partner closely with product, engineering, compliance, and customer experience teams to implement high-impact operational improvements.
  • Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and build reporting mechanisms to track and enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Identify and implement industry best practices to enhance Deel’s global operations, ensuring adaptability in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment (e.g., tech, finte

Skills

Payroll Strategy
Operations Management
Global Payroll
HRIS
Compliance
Benefits Administration
Performance Management
Equipment Management
SaaS

Deel

HR platform for managing global workforces

About Deel

Deel provides a platform that helps businesses manage their international workforces more easily. It offers a range of services including payroll processing, compliance monitoring, and immigration support, all integrated into one system. This allows companies to handle various HR functions from a single platform, which is especially useful for those with employees in different countries. Deel stands out from its competitors by combining multiple HR services into one cohesive solution, making it simpler for businesses to operate globally. The goal of Deel is to streamline the management of global teams, ensuring that companies can focus on their core operations while staying compliant with local laws and regulations.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$660.4MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Stock Options

Risks

Rapid expansion may lead to integration challenges and cultural misalignment.
Exclusion from Rippling's tender offer could affect Deel's talent acquisition.
Zellis' AI-powered platform may intensify competition in the UK and Ireland.

Differentiation

Deel integrates contracts, payments, and taxes into a single interface.
Deel offers comprehensive HR solutions for managing international workforces.
Deel's platform supports local payroll processing and compliance monitoring.

Upsides

Deel's acquisition of Assemble enhances its HR platform capabilities.
Partnership with dLocal expands Deel's reach to 15 new countries.
Deel's $650 million funding highlights strong market position and growth potential.

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