Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote

Position Overview

Deel is seeking a Payroll Manager for India to lead and manage a small team of payroll specialists. This role is crucial for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll for our global teams, in alignment with Deel's vision to unlock global opportunity.

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

We are one of the largest globally distributed companies, with a team of 5,000 spanning more than 100 countries and speaking 74 languages. Our dynamic culture drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. 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 are creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small country team of payroll specialists, providing direction and support to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other teams to ensure alignment and accuracy of employee data and payroll-related accounting transactions.
• Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
• Monitor and analyze payroll data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and deliver payroll-related training and communications to ensure payroll-related policies and procedures are communicated effectively across the organization.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll-related matters for India, providing guidance and support to other teams as needed.
• Maintain relationships with external payroll vendors and tax authorities, ensuring timely and accurate filing of payroll-related reports and payments.
• Manage the performance and development of the payroll team, providing feedback and coaching to ensure team members have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their roles.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement payroll-related strategies and initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing payroll functions for India.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll and HR in India.
• Experience managing small teams and driving process improvements.
• Broad knowledge of local payroll software solutions.
• Hands-on experience with the implementation of new payrolls on an industry-recognized payroll solution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to different audiences.
• Strong analytical skills.