Implementation Manager

Summary

Join Deel as a Payroll Implementation Manager and lead the successful onboarding of clients onto our global payroll system. Leveraging your deep understanding of Japanese payroll processes, compliance, and international regulations, you will guide clients through the payroll onboarding process. This role requires project management skills, client interaction, payroll process implementation, compliance adherence, data management, documentation, and change management expertise. Deel offers competitive compensation and benefits, including provided computer equipment, stock grant opportunities, additional perks based on employment status and country, and flexible remote work options.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• More than 2 years of experience in payroll system implementation and more than 4 years of experience in managing payroll calculations overseas
• Knowledge of payroll processes and compliance in Japan
• Project management experience and client management skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate smoothly with clients and internally in English
• Reside in the APAC region

Responsibilities

• Plan and drive project plans: Collaborate with the onboarding team and clients, conduct kickoff meetings, and plan and manage the rollout of the global payroll system
• Adjust schedules and scope: Review project progress and manage and adjust if changes are needed
• Gather requirements and guide: Collect client payroll requirements and clearly explain the technical aspects of payroll onboarding
• Act as the client's point of contact: Serve as the contact person for all aspects of the payroll project and appropriately resolve issues and risks
• Set payroll requirements: Define and set the payroll processes and data requirements for each client and manage the payroll calendar
• System setup and testing: Set up interfaces and reports, and ensure smooth first-month and next-month payroll processing
• Establish processes compliant with local and international tax and labor laws. Keep up with the latest regulatory changes
• Supervise the data migration from the legacy system to the new system, ensuring accuracy and security
• Create and update planning documents, progress reports, and process documents
• Create reports for analyzing, auditing, and adjusting payroll data
• Reach an agreement with the client upon project completion and document the process
• Support employees and HR teams in smoothly transitioning to the new system

Preferred Qualifications

Project management certification (e.g., PMP)

Benefits

• Provision of computer equipment tailored to your role
• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status, and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available