Learning and Education Instructional Designer - job 1 of 2

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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.

Position Overview: 

As a Learning and Education Instructional Designer at PaySpace, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing engaging and effective learning experiences for our customers and internal stakeholders. Working closely with subject matter experts, you will create comprehensive training materials that enhance the understanding and utilisation of our Payroll and HR solution. Your creativity, instructional design expertise, and attention to detail will be essential in creating content that meets the diverse learning needs of our clients. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Curriculum Development: Design and develop comprehensive course outlines tailored to various user roles. 

• Content Creation: Create engaging and interactive learning content, such as e-learning modules, videos, simulations, and assessments, using instructional design principles and cutting-edge e-learning authoring tools that effectively communicates key concepts, features, and functionalities of our payroll software products. 

• Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough needs analysis to identify learning objectives, target audience characteristics, and training requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs. 

• Instructional Design: Apply instructional design theories, methodologies, and best practices to design effective learning experiences that promote knowledge retention and skill acquisition. 

• User Experience (UX) Design: Collaborate with UX designers to ensure that learning materials are intuitive, user-friendly, and aligned with the overall user experience of the PaySpace platform. 

• Quality Assurance: Conduct quality assurance reviews of learning materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards and industry regulations. 

• Ad hoc Training Delivery: Facilitate instructor-led training sessions, virtual webinars, and workshops for customers and internal colleagues, providing expert guidance and support to enhance learning outcomes. 

• Evaluation and Assessment: Develop and implement evaluation strategies to measure the effectiveness of training programs, gather feedback from stakeholders, and continuously improve learning materials and delivery methods. 

• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive documentation, including training guides, user manuals, and FAQs, to support the implementation and ongoing usage of the PaySpace platform. 

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, customer support, and sales, to ensure that learning initiatives align with product development roadmaps and customer needs. 

• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and milestones, and effectively communicate project status and progress. 

• Upskilling Team Members: Serve as a mentor and resource for other team members, providing guidance on instructional design principles, e-learning development tools, and best practices. Empower colleagues to enhance their skills and capabilities in instructional design and training delivery. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus. 

• Proven experience (3+ years) in instructional design, e-learning development, or training program development, preferably in the software industry or related field. 

• Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise360, Vyond, Adobe Captivate, or similar tools. 

• Strong understanding of instructional design theories, adult learning principles, and learning technologies. 

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. 

•  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels. 

• Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for creating engaging and effective learning experiences. 

• Knowledge of payroll processes, HRIS systems, or related software solutions is preferred. 

• Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of Global Payroll and HR management! 

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

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.