Senior PEO Implementation Manager

Summary

Join Deel, a global leader in international payroll and compliance, as a Senior Payroll Implementation Manager. You will lead the successful implementation of our PEO enterprise and complex clients onto our global payroll system. This role requires a deep understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and state regulations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and act as the primary client contact for all payroll project matters. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in PEO payroll implementation and strong knowledge of PrismHR software. Deel offers competitive compensation and benefits, including remote work flexibility and stock grant opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience (5 years) in PEO payroll implementation, ideally within a PEO or HCM service environment
• Strong working knowledge of PrismHR software with experience configuring and implementing payroll systems
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance in all 50 states
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, data compliance, and local labor laws
• 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

• Work with our onboarding team on the PEOs enterprise and complex implementation accounts, 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 Global Payroll across numerous countries
• Leverage PrismHR software to configure payroll settings, ensure data accuracy, and troubleshoot issues during the implementation phase
• Support project review calls (internal and external), coordinating and delivering on the project streams
• Refer and manage any changes to the scope of work and delivery schedule
• Define and set-up the agreed client payroll processes, establishing all of the payroll and data requirements
• Ensure each client payroll calendar is managed timely and effectively
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and process documentation
• Define, agree and configure all interfaces, reports and systems configurations to successfully deliver the parallel and live payroll for month 1 and 2
• 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
• Mapping of GL reports if required
• Act as the principle point of contact for all payroll project matters for the client
• Regular status reporting to senior leadership is required, with the Implementation 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
• Lead and manage the end-to-end implementation of a global payroll system, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
• 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
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to gather payroll requirements, both for global and local needs
• Ensure that all payroll processes adhere to local and international tax and labor laws, keeping up-to-date with any changes
• Oversee the migration of payroll data from legacy systems to the new global payroll system, ensuring data accuracy and security
• Develop and execute a comprehensive testing plan to identify and resolve system issues, ensuring a smooth transition to the new payroll system
• Implement change management strategies to ensure a seamless transition for employees and HR teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP)

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