Deel

Intern

Morowali, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia

Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Human Resources, Payroll, HR Tech, SaaSIndustries

Research and Policy Associate (Intern)

Employment Type: Intern Location Type: Remote

Position Overview

The Conflict Analytics Lab at Queen’s University, in collaboration with Deel Inc., is seeking a Research and Policy Associate. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to discussions surrounding the future of global employment policy by bringing together experts, technology, and data. The position will be supervised by Professor Samuel Dahan, Deel Lab policy experts, and industry partners, with a focus on contributing to the creation of legal AI technologies, such as Deel Lab’s AI Compliance Tools.

About Deel

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams, with a vision to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Deel's platform integrates HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management, powered by AI and a fully owned payroll infrastructure. Deel supports workers in over 150 countries, enabling businesses to scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Deel is one of the largest globally distributed companies, with a team of 6,000+ spanning over 100 countries and speaking 74 languages. The company is recognized as the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, transforming global talent connections and building the infrastructure for the future of work. Deel has been recognized on lists such as CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, and Deloitte Fast 500.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the research team at Queen’s University as a Research Associate for 4-5 weeks (160-200 hours) to produce publications related to labor and employment laws.
  • Assist in the development of legal compliance technology, including drafting reports on legal doctrines and conducting annotation of case law.
  • Consult on key legal questions within the dispute resolution process.
  • Collaborate with Deel Lab’s experts as needed, employing modern research methods (including empirical methods) to address research problems and advancements in the following areas within the legal system:
    • Worker Classification
    • Legal status of contractors and employees engaged through Employer of Record services
    • Collective bargaining rights for contractors
    • Global pension system for contractors
    • Social security and healthcare benefits for contractors
    • Legal remote-work issues
    • Value of remote work

Qualifications

  • Completed law school or currently enrolled in law school.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong understanding of the local legal system from at least one of the following countries: Ukraine, Italy, or Turkey.
  • Experience with legal and policy research.

Skills

HRIS
Payroll
Compliance
Benefits Management
Performance Management
Equipment Management
AI Tools
Global Payroll
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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