Team Lead, Payroll Implementation | USA

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not Specified

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams, aiming to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Our platform integrates HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management. Deel supports workers in over 100 countries with AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, enabling businesses to scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Deel is one of the largest globally distributed companies, with a team of 5,000+ spanning over 100 countries and speaking 74 languages. We foster a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation. As the fastest-growing SaaS company in history, Deel is transforming global talent connections and creating the infrastructure for the future of work. In 2024, we processed $11.2 billion in payments and provided healthcare and benefits in 109 countries. Deel has received recognition from CNBC, Forbes, Deloitte, and Y Combinator, maintaining a high customer satisfaction rating.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small country team of payroll specialists, providing direction and support for 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, implementing process improvements for increased accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and deliver payroll-related training and communications to ensure effective dissemination of payroll policies and procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll-related matters for the USA, providing guidance and support to other teams.
• 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.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement payroll-related strategies and initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing payroll functions for the USA.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll and HR in the USA.
• 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.