Director, Product

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 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, Captera, 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.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director, Product to lead the development, localisation, and scaling of payroll products across multiple countries. This role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, and team management to ensure payroll solutions are compliant, customer-centric, and tailored to diverse global markets.

You will oversee a team of Product Architects and Specialists, drive multi-country localisation efforts, and manage the integration of platforms such as PaySpace and Deel. This is a critical role in ensuring the seamless delivery and implementation of payroll solutions that align with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements in each jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global payroll product roadmap with a focus on compliance, scalability, and customer needs.
• Lead a team of Product Architects and Product Specialists to design, develop, and implement payroll solutions that align with business objectives and customer needs.
• Drive multi-country localisation strategies to meet diverse regulatory, tax, and payroll requirements.
• Ensure alignment between payroll product development and the company’s broader objectives.
• Establish scalable frameworks and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for product development and implementation lifecycles.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to build scalable, innovative workflows and systems.
• Oversee the localization of payroll products, ensuring alignment with specific country tax, compliance, and labour laws.
• Partner with legal and compliance teams to proactively adapt products to regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts (BAs) and QA teams to verify that all builds meet compliance standards.
• Approve product delivery and ensure adherence to functional, technical, and legislative requirements.
• Establish OKRs and per