Director, Payroll Implementation

About Deel

Deel is the all‑in‑one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI‑powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

As the fastest‑growing SaaS company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world‑class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We’re not just building software; we’re creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries.

Apollo of the Cloud, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

The Director of Payroll Implementation is responsible for ensuring payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with local, state, and international regulations. You will lead a dynamic team, driving continuous improvement in payroll systems, policies, and operational workflows to support Deel’s mission of simplifying global payroll for businesses of all sizes.

• Develop and implement new operational procedures and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Standardize processes across various operations teams to ensure consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate new systems and procedures seamlessly.
• Proactively identify operational issues and moments of friction within teams and processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis to determine underlying problems and develop sustainable solutions.
• Implement corrective actions and process improvements to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Develop and implement KPIs to measure the performance of operations teams.
• Monitor and analyze KPI data to track progress, identify areas for improvement and drive actions to improve further.
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on operational performance and improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the operations teams.
• Lead initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and incorporate them into operational strategies.
• Find pragmatic and high ROI initiatives to positively impact the experience operational teams deliver to our customers.

• 10+ years in payroll management, with a deep understanding of global payroll systems, processes, and regulations.
• 5 years of management experience.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing high‑performing payroll teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Hands‑on experience managing payroll for a multi‑national workforce across multiple jurisdictions, including complex tax and compliance issues.
• Ability to analyze complex payroll data, identify trends, and implement data‑driven solutions to improve payroll operations.
• Track record of driving process improvements, streamlining operations, and implementing scalable systems for growing organizations.
• Familiarity with payroll software and tools and the ability to integrate payroll systems with other business platforms.
• In‑depth understanding of local, state, federal, and international payroll laws, including tax regulations, labour laws, and reporting requirements.
• High level of accuracy in payroll processing, with a focus on minimizing errors and addressing discrepancies efficiently.
• Ability to…