Payroll Manager, US

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, 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.

Role Overview: Payroll Manager

The Payroll Manager (PRM) is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, adhering to payroll policies, and ensuring accurate, on-time payroll. This role supports Deel internal employee payroll and contractor payments in the US. The PRM must drive for operational efficiency and excellence, accuracy, and overall team member experience. Payroll is one of our most critical areas of delivery to ensure high engagement and satisfaction working at Deel.

What You'll Do

• Prepare & process US payroll according to payroll schedule for our team members across multiple entities.
• Prepare and process independent contractor payments for workers in the US.
• Establish and maintain payroll records.
• Verify payroll records are in compliance with established standards - familiarity with SOC and SOX compliance required.
• Make changes in the pay and tax status of employees.
• Prepare error-free payroll-related management reports for accounting purposes.
• Work cross-functionally with Deel Global Payroll Operations, Finance and People Teams to ensure proper taxation, reporting, etc for applicable entities.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Understand proper tax treatment and processing requirements for wages and employer paid benefits.
• Process:
  • Garnishments
  • Bonuses
  • Stock Transactions
  • Gross-Ups
• Receive and document any necessary approvals prior to processing any non-standard payments.
• Prepare and generate required payroll compliance filings for labor, pay, and tax reporting.
• Process accurate and timely year-end reporting.
• Process manual pay cycles when needed.

What You'll Need

You will need deep knowledge of payroll best practices and prior experience with payroll products and payroll laws in the US to be successful in this role.

What You Bring

• Minimum of five (5) years experience calculating

Job Details

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: FullTime