Deel

Global Senior Payroll Associate

Deel

Posted 10 hours ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Completely Remote

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, Payroll Systems, Compliance, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills

Required Skills

Payroll Systems Data Analytics Reporting Automation Compliance

Job Description

Responsibilities

Global Payroll Data Collection & Validation

  • Lead end-to-end validation of payroll data across all regions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and readiness for payroll execution.
  • Perform reconciliations, proactively identify discrepancies, and drive timely resolution.
  • Support preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports.
    Payroll Calendar, Documentation & Controls Management
  • Maintain global payroll calendars and support the Global Payroll Programs & Product Manager in integrating regulatory or procedural changes into SOPs.
  • Ensure operational controls—including approval workflows, audit checkpoints, and compliance reviews—are consistently applied across all data validation processes.
  • Prepare and provide documentation to support audits, compliance reviews, and governance initiatives.

Payroll Operations & Key Stakeholder Liaison

  • Serve as the primary interface between internal payroll teams, regional operations, external vendors, and executive stakeholders.
  • Provide guidance on operational requirements, coordinate deliverables, and ensure alignment on timelines, processes, and compliance.

Payroll Product & Technical Ownership

  • Collaborate with the Global Payroll Programs & Product Manager, Product, Engineering, and Payroll teams to implement system enhancements, process automation, and country/entity expansions.
  • Identify system gaps, support troubleshooting of complex payroll system issues, assist with testing, and ensure production readiness prior to rollout or changes.

Payroll Initiatives, Compliance & Audit Support

  • Support global payroll initiatives, including process improvements, system updates, automation, and new entity implementations.
  • Assist in internal and external audits by preparing documentation, explaining processes, and ensuring control compliance.
  • Maintain a payroll records library to ensure consistent and orderly record-keeping.
  • Support M&A activities by managing payroll data migration, employee transitions, and vendor coordination to ensure accurate integration.

Data Analytics, Insights & Reporting

  • Analyze payroll data to detect anomalies, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
  • Ensure all payroll data and reports meet accuracy, compliance, and operational standards.
  • Ensure all payroll transactions are correctly loaded and posted, providing the payroll processing teams with full, validated data to proceed efficiently with subsequent payroll cycles.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • 3–5 years of progressive payroll or related experience, preferably in multi-country or global payroll environments.
  • Strong technical knowledge of payroll systems, integrations, and reporting methodologies.
  • Deep understanding of payroll compliance, regulatory requirements, and global governance frameworks.
  • Experience participating in process improvements, payroll initiatives, or system enhancements.
  • Strong analytical skills, with experience in complex reconciliations, data validation, and reporting.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor junior team members.

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

About the Company

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.

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