Payroll Implementation Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote

Who We Are

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 100+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 5,000 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 Should You Be Part of Our Success Story?

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 $800 million 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 looking for a Payroll Implementation Manager to lead the successful implementation of clients on our Deel local payroll system. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and international regulations, and be able to guide Deel’s most important clients through the critical payroll onboarding process. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that our payroll processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with our business objectives.

What You'll Do

• Support Payroll Migrations: Lead and support end-to-end payroll migration projects from local, in-country payroll providers to Deel’s Local Payroll (EOR and Global Payroll models). Ensure data accuracy, process integrity, and timely delivery throughout each migration lifecycle.
• Operational Enablement: Conduct detailed country-specific training and knowledge transfer sessions for Deel Payroll Operations teams, ensuring they are fully equipped to manage local payrolls post-migration using Deel’s platform.
• Compliance Coordination: Partner closely with Deel’s Compliance team to secure approval and validation of the payroll engine, ensuring all local legal, tax, and regulatory requirements are fully met.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Act as a key contributor during the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase of payroll builds. Develop and execute test cases, validate payroll outputs, and troubleshoot discrepancies in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Post-Migration Support: Provide ongoing support to the Payroll Operations team following migration to ensure smooth transition, issue resolution, and process stabilization.
• Documentation & Process Mapping: Create and maintain comprehensive country-specific documentation, including payroll workflows, compliance requirements.