French Payroll Operations Team Leader

Who we are is what we do.

Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily. 

The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why should you be part of our success story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.

As a Payroll Team Leader, you will oversee and coordinate payroll processing activities while leading and mentoring a team of French Payroll Specialists. This role is vital in ensuring accurate payroll outputs, handling payroll-related queries, and managing end-to-end payroll processing for clients. You will be the first line of support and validation for your team, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and according to compliance standards. In addition to managing payroll operations, you will play a key role in training new team members and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

How you will make a difference:

• Process company payrolls end-to-end, including wage and overtime calculations, deductions, and terminations (for small-volume payrolls).

• Ensure accuracy and compliance with local laws and regulations in payroll processing.

• Oversee the outputs of payroll production teammates, including GTN reports, payroll setup, bank files, and variables.

• Provide guidance and support to team members in their tasks, reporting any challenges to upper management.

• Manage client communications from a Payroll Operations perspective, ensuring correct payroll setups, mappings, and timely issue resolution.

• Monitor team KPIs, manage escalations, and ensure quality reporting on payroll processes.

• Act as the first validator of team submissions, ensuring accuracy in working hours, holidays, and other key payroll components.

• Lead and manage payroll and transformation projects, ensuring smooth execution under the guidance of the Payroll Operations Manager.

Training Responsibilities:

• Assist in training new joiners on payroll procedures and legal requirements, acting as their primary point of contact for guidance.

• Support ongoing development and ensure smooth integration of new team members into the payroll process.

• What will give you an advantage:

• Proven experience in payroll processing, ideally with previous leadership or supervisory experience.

• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and relevant legal regulations.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a team in a fast-paced environment.

• High attention to detail, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication skills and experience managing client communications.

• Ability to train and mentor new team members effectively.

• French and English languages

• French Payroll experience

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

• 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

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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.

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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.