Payroll Implementation Consultant

Summary

Join Deel, a rapidly growing SaaS company, as a Payroll Implementation Manager. You will lead the successful implementation of clients onto Deel's local payroll system, ensuring data accuracy, process integrity, and timely delivery. Responsibilities include supporting payroll migrations, conducting training sessions for Deel's Payroll Operations teams, coordinating with the Compliance team, contributing to User Acceptance Testing, providing post-migration support, and creating comprehensive documentation. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and international regulations. This role requires strong project management, communication, and analytical skills. Deel offers a competitive compensation package and benefits.

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 payroll system implementation
• Strong understanding of country-specific payroll laws and compliance standards
• 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

• Support Payroll Migrations : Lead and support end-to-end payroll migration projects from local, in-country payroll providers to Deel’s Local Payroll (EOR and Global Payroll models). Ensure data accuracy, process integrity, and timely delivery throughout each migration lifecycle
• Operational Enablement : Conduct detailed country-specific training and knowledge transfer sessions for Deel Payroll Operations teams, ensuring they are fully equipped to manage local payrolls post-migration using Deel’s platform
• Compliance Coordination : Partner closely with Deel’s Compliance team to secure approval and validation of the payroll engine, ensuring all local legal, tax, and regulatory requirements are fully met
• Testing & Quality Assurance : Act as a key contributor during the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase of payroll builds. Develop and execute test cases, validate payroll outputs, and troubleshoot discrepancies in coordination with cross-functional teams
• Post-Migration Support : Provide ongoing support to the Payroll Operations team following migration to ensure smooth transition, issue resolution, and process stabilization
• Documentation & Process Mapping : Create and maintain comprehensive country-specific documentation, including payroll workflows, compliance requirements, and operational procedures to support both internal teams and audit-readiness
• Future SaaS Implementations : Potentially contribute to future SaaS payroll product rollouts and implementations, bringing expertise in platform-based payroll transformation and operational scalability

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