General Manager, HRIS + Engage - job 2 of 4

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.

What you’ll do at Deel

Deel is a global leader in enabling workforce mobility through innovative solutions. As we continue to scale, we are seeking a visionary and results-driven General Manager (GM) to lead and expand our HRIS and Engage Products. 

As General Manager, you will lead a rapidly expanding business unit at the intersection of workforce management and employee experience. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape how modern companies build and nurture their global teams. Reporting to the COO, you will own a significant P&L and drive product strategy, working across the organization to scale our solution while maintaining our position as the market leader in HR technology. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute business strategy that positions our products as essential tools for global workforce management and team development.

• Own and drive P&L performance, managing costs and revenue optimization to achieve aggressive growth targets.

• Lead with data, using market insights and customer feedback to guide business decisions and product evolution.

• Drive cross-functional alignment and execution, ensuring seamless collaboration between teams.

• Partner with Product to build innovative features that help companies manage, develop, and engage their teams effectively.

• Provide thought leadership on the future of work, team engagement, and emerging HR tech trends.

• Ensure operational excellence in platform reliability, data security, and customer implementation.

• Champion our products' vision within the organization, advocating for resources and strategic priorities that accelerate growth.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience across operations and/or human capital management

• Demonstrated success scaling high-growth businesses and driving P&L performance at senior leadership level

• Track record of leading complex, global teams in fast-paced, matrixed organizations

• Strong domain expertise in HR tech and integrations, particularly with an HRIS or Performance Management tool, is highly valued.

• Demonstrated ability to balance customer experience, security compliance, and business objectives when driving strategic initiatives.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and prioritize effectively.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams and levels of seniority.

• Energized to join Deel in our mission to transform how global teams work by creating intuitive, people-first HR solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a high-growth technology company or startup environment.

• Familiarity with workforce mobility solutions and adjacent industries.

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.

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 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.