[Remote] Payroll Consultant | South Africa at Deel

South Africa

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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HR Tech, SaaS, PayrollIndustries

Requirements

Deep understanding of payroll processes and compliance in South Africa and the broader African region
Ability to guide clients through critical payroll onboarding processes
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
Technical aptitude for configuring payroll software
Excellent client communication skills
Experience engaging clients to understand current payroll systems, business structures, and compliance requirements
Ability to identify gaps and opportunities in payroll delivery
Proficiency in creating comprehensive documentation for requirements, configurations, and project changes
Skills in translating client requirements into software configurations for country-specific regulations, tax laws, and benefits (e.g., pay rules, earning/deduction codes, employee groups, security roles)
Expertise in designing and executing data migration strategies, including data cleansing, validation, extraction, mapping, and test migrations

Responsibilities

Lead the successful implementation of clients on Deel local payroll system across South Africa and the broader African region
Assess current client processes and configure Deel Local Payroll’s payroll engine to align with local laws
Ensure smooth transition of clients to the Deel platform
Conduct regional discovery and needs analysis: engage clients to understand their current payroll systems, business structures, and compliance requirements; identify gaps and opportunities
Create thorough documentation for requirements, configurations, and project changes; maintain an up-to-date repository for knowledge transfer
Configure Deel Local Payroll by translating client requirements into software settings customized for country-specific regulations, tax laws, and benefits
Design and execute seamless data migration strategies, including data cleansing and validation for compatibility
Collaborate with client IT teams for data extraction, mapping, and test migrations, overseeing the process

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PayrollHRISComplianceGlobal PayrollSaaS

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this Payroll Consultant position remote?

Yes, the position is fully remote.

What are the main responsibilities of the Payroll Consultant?

You will lead clients through payroll implementation, assess current processes, configure Deel Local Payroll’s payroll engine to align with local laws, and ensure smooth transitions.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

The ideal candidate needs a deep understanding of payroll processes and compliance, plus the ability to guide clients through onboarding and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What is the company culture like at Deel?

Deel has a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation, with a globally distributed team of 7,000 spanning more than 100 countries and speaking 74 languages.

What makes a strong candidate for the Payroll Consultant role?

A strong candidate has deep expertise in payroll processes and compliance, experience guiding clients through onboarding in South Africa and Africa, and the ability to collaborate across teams for efficient implementations.

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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