Payroll Expert

Summary

Join Deel, a global leader in international payroll and compliance, and contribute to our mission of connecting companies with talent worldwide. As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution, compliance with local regulations, and process improvement. You will evaluate and select payroll software, prepare reports, manage HR processes, and address employee and client inquiries. This position requires a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of relevant experience in South Africa, and strong knowledge of local regulations. Deel offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a flexible remote work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution
• 4+ years of payroll and HR experience with experience in South Africa
• Strong working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll and HR
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks while meeting deadlines timely and accurately
• Strong verbal and written skills to connect with clients and align with various stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills, explaining complex issues at an understandable level
• Advanced knowledge of local payroll software solutions
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• Strong proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select relevant software for running payroll, incorporating Deel product technology requirements
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of payroll in your region, as well as in other trained countries
• Prepare and reconcile internal payroll reports, ensuring compliance with local tax authorities
• Own all critical local payroll and HR processes, including setting up involuntary deductions, supporting onboardings and offboardings of employees on record in your region
• Schedule payroll expenses collections and reconcile collections to expenses
• Assess and improve rapid growth processes and procedures, ensuring compliance
• Stay informed of relevant local regulatory and policies changes, communicating and establishing key changes across teams
• Work cross-functionally to provide expertise on local payroll and HR matters in your region
• Answer complex payroll and HR related questions from employees and clients in your region

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing technology and external payroll providers is an advantage
• Experience with implementation of new payrolls on an industry-recognised payroll solution is preferred
• Experience in multiple country jurisdictions is an advantage
• Experience with multiple payroll technologies is an advantage

Benefits

• Provided 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