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 6,000 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. Were not just building software; were 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, youll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of peoples working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—youll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.<h3>Summary As Team Lead, Payroll Operations, you’ll take on a player-coach role, managing a team of Payroll Specialists while actively supporting payroll execution across multiple customers and entities. You will drive process improvements, maintain vendor and stakeholder relationships, and serve as a subject matter expert for payroll compliance and accuracy.</h3>Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll for assigned customers and provide guidance to team members as a subject matter expert</li><li>Lead a team of Payroll Specialists to ensure timely and compliant payroll delivery</li><li>Implement and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and controls</li><li>Analyze payroll data to identify areas for improvement and drive process enhancements</li><li>Deliver training and communication to internal teams to ensure understanding of payroll processes</li><li>Manage relationships with payroll vendors and tax authorities to ensure timely filings and payments</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>5+ years of experience processing payroll for multiple entities</li><li>Strong working knowledge of local payroll and HR regulations</li><li>Experience with local payroll systems and vendor management</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Experience working cross functionally</li><li>Bonus for People management experience</li></ul> Total RewardsOur 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<ul><li>Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location</li><li>Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country</li><li>The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access</li></ul>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 @<a target="_blank" href="http://deel.com">deel.com</a> and other acquired company emails like @<a target="_blank" href="http://payspace.com">payspace.com</a> and @<a target="_blank" href="http://paygroup.com">paygroup.com</a>. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting<a target="_blank" href="https://www.deel.com/careers">our careers page</a>. 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 accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional processes. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. For positions in New York City, our use of Covey complies with NYC Local Law 144.We began using <a target="_blank" href="https://getcovey.com/product/covey-scout-ai">Covey Scout for Inbound</a> on March 30, 2025.For more information about our data protection practices, please visit our <a target="_blank" href="https://www.deel.com/legal/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a>. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here: <a target="_blank" href="https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144">https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144</a>