Payroll Operations Team Leader

Summary

Join Deel's growing global team as a Payroll Team Leader and oversee payroll processing for French clients. Lead and mentor a team of Payroll Specialists, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll outputs. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing, handling client communications, and training new team members. This role requires proven payroll experience, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of French payroll regulations. Deel offers competitive pay, benefits, and the flexibility of remote work.

Requirements

• Proven experience in payroll processing, ideally with previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and relevant legal regulations
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a team in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and experience managing client communications
• Ability to train and mentor new team members effectively
• French and English languages
• French Payroll experience

Responsibilities

• Process company payrolls end-to-end, including wage and overtime calculations, deductions, and terminations (for small-volume payrolls)
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with local laws and regulations in payroll processing
• Oversee the outputs of payroll production teammates, including GTN reports, payroll setup, bank files, and variables
• Provide guidance and support to team members in their tasks, reporting any challenges to upper management
• Manage client communications from a Payroll Operations perspective, ensuring correct payroll setups, mappings, and timely issue resolution
• Monitor team KPIs, manage escalations, and ensure quality reporting on payroll processes
• Act as the first validator of team submissions, ensuring accuracy in working hours, holidays, and other key payroll components
• Lead and manage payroll and transformation projects, ensuring smooth execution under the guidance of the Payroll Operations Manager
• Assist in training new joiners on payroll procedures and legal requirements, acting as their primary point of contact for guidance
• Support ongoing development and ensure smooth integration of new team members into the payroll process

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