Payroll Implementation Consultant

Summary

Join Deel, a rapidly growing SaaS company revolutionizing global talent connections, as a Payroll Implementation Manager. You will lead the successful implementation of clients onto Deel's local payroll system, ensuring efficient, compliant, and aligned payroll processes. This role requires a deep understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and international regulations, along with strong project management and client communication skills. You will work closely with clients to gather requirements, guide them through onboarding, and manage the end-to-end implementation of the global payroll system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus)
• 3+ years of proven experience in global payroll implementation
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance in multiple countries
• Experience with various payroll systems and software
• Ability and interest in client-facing project management
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Project Set-up – work with our clients to organize and run kick off meetings, and deliver our implementation. Create, maintain and manage project plans to deliver the successful roll-out of Deel local payroll across numerous countries
• The Implementation Consultant will need to be able to work independently and manage several implementations at the same time
• Documentation - Maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and process documentation
• System set-up and parallel payroll process – define, agree and configure all interfaces, reports and systems configurations to successfully deliver the parallel and live payroll
• Go-live transition, Sign-off and documentation – Work with the client to sign-off the project and document all of the client specific needs and processes ensuring validation and confirmation on the project implementation. Responsible for generating reports to analyze, audit, and reconcile payroll data
• Reports - Mapping of GL reports if required
• Communication – Act as the principal point of contact for all payroll project matters for the client. The role is primarily autonomous as the Implementation Consultant should set their priorities and manage the project appropriately. Regular status reporting to senior leadership is required, with the Implementation Manager taking ownership for appropriately escalating issues where necessary. Schedule and attend weekly client calls to report on project status, identifying any risks, actions, issues and dependencies
• Project Management - Lead and manage the end-to-end implementation of a global payroll system, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
• Client Management - Gather key requirements from clients to facilitate the onboarding process, and guide them through the technical payroll aspects of onboarding in a professional, clear manner
• Requirements Gathering - Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to gather payroll requirements, both for global and local needs
• Compliance - Ensure that all payroll processes adhere to local and international tax and labor laws, keeping up-to-date with any changes
• Data Migration - Oversee the migration of payroll data from legacy systems to the new global payroll system, ensuring data accuracy and security
• Testing - Develop and execute a comprehensive testing plan to identify and resolve system issues, ensuring a smooth transition to the new payroll system
• Change Management - Implement change management strategies to ensure a seamless transition for employees and HR teams

Preferred Qualifications

Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus

Benefits

• 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 optional WeWork access