About the role
Who we are is what we do. 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. Why should you be part of our success story? As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (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—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are. Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, 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. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work. Summary We are looking for a Payroll Implementation Consultant to lead the successful implementation of clients on our Deel Local Payroll system. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and be able to guide Deel Local Payroll’s most important clients through the critical payroll onboarding process. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that our payroll processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with our business objectives. Responsibilities Regional Discovery & Needs Analysis : Engage clients to understand their current payroll systems, business structures, and compliance requirements in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Identify gaps and opportunities to optimize payroll delivery using Deel Local Payroll. Thorough Documentation : Create comprehensive documentation for requirements, configurations, and project changes. Maintain an up-to-date repository to support knowledge transfer. Configure Deel Local Payroll : Translate client requirements into software configurations, customizing settings for country-specific regulations, tax laws, and benefits. Configure pay rules, earning/deduction codes, employee groups, and security roles. Seamless Data Migration : Design and execute data migration strategies, cleansing and validating data for compatibility. Collaborate with client IT teams for extraction, mapping, and test migrations, overseeing the entire process. Parallel Runs : Lead side-by-side payroll comparisons between the client’s legacy system and Deel Local Payroll to validate accuracy. Investigate discrepancies, align input data, and ensure outputs match expected results. First Live Run Support : Guide the client through their first payroll run, resolving issues in real time and ensuring compliance. Manage your client portfolio to ensure timely, high-quality payroll implementations, while consistently meeting your monthly billable hours goal . This role ensures clients leverage Deel Local Payroll for optimized payroll operations, enhanced compliance, and a superior employee experience. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (BCom), Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Postgraduate qualification or certification like PMP is a plus). 3+ years of proven experience in payroll system implementation Strong understanding of the United Kingdom and Ireland 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. Total Rewards Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. Some things you’ll enjoy 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 At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @ deel.com and other acquired company emails like @ payspace.com and @ paygroup.com . You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page . Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives. Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at [email protected]. As part of our hiring process, we primarily rely on interviews and role-related assessments. In limited cases, we may also consider informal background information relevant to the role, in line with our privacy and fairness obligations. This application process does utilise Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) and AI systems to assist in evaluating candidates based on experience level, technical skills and qualifications. As a fully remote company, we also utilise AI-powered deepfake and fraud detection technologies to verify the authenticity of candidate identities and interactions during assessments and interviews. This processing is conducted in compliance with applicable Data Protection, AI Governance and Labour Laws. We ensure human oversight is maintained in all final hiring decisions. Your personal data is not used to train AI models. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy . For NYC Residents: In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, an independent bias audit has been conducted on AEDT; results are available at Ashby , Covey .