Payroll Manager - job 1 of 3

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.

Overview:

The Payroll Manager is responsible for end to end payroll management, managing payroll policies, and ensuring accurate, on time payroll. Payroll at Deel sits on the People team and leverages our Deel platform and managed payroll services to deliver seamless global payroll results. The Payroll Manager must drive for operational efficiency and excellence, accuracy, and overall team member experience. Payroll is one of our most critical areas of delivery to ensure high engagement and satisfaction working at Deel. 

What You'll Do

• Prepare & process international payroll on a monthly basis for our team members located primarily in South Africa across multiple entities;

• Establish and maintain payroll records;

• Verify payroll records are in compliance with established standards;

• Make changes in the pay and tax status of employees;

• Prepare error-free payroll-related management reports for accounting purposes;

• Work with finance team to ensure proper taxation & reporting for our entities in South Africa;

• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely;

• Understand proper tax treatment and processing requirements for wages and employer paid benefits;

• Receive and document any necessary approvals prior to processing any non-standard payments;

• Prepares and generates required payroll compliance filings for labor, pay, and tax reporting;

• Process accurate and timely year-end reporting;

• Process manual pay cycles when needed.

What You'll Need

You will need deep knowledge of payroll best practices and prior experience with payroll in African countries to be successful in this role. 

What You Bring

• Minimum of five (5) years experience calculating and processing payroll in South Africa specifically

• Prior experience processing payroll in APAC and/or EMEA countries highly preferred

• Experience processing payroll for multiple entities is required

• Experience working in enterprise payroll technology such as Workday, Deel, SAP, PaySpace, etc is highly preferred

• Working knowledge of accounting principles, ability to understand impact of payroll activity on financial statements and effectively partner with Finance in analyzing and explaining P&L and Balance sheet variances.

• Expert understanding of time-keeping and wage & hour compliance requirements

• Proficiency in Google Suite, specifically Sheets, Documents, and Slides. 

• Ability to use mathematics to problem solve.

• Ability to use logic and reasoning to approach problems, analyze solutions, and reach conclusions.

• Able to work independently with minimal guidance and able to work as part of a team.

• Due to month and year end nature of work, desire to take ownership of delivering accurate, on time payroll and the ability to work long hours on occasion and over weekends required as needed 

• Excellent customer service/communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment without loss of accuracy of work product and output.

• Excellent processing skills and attention to detail

• Ability to meet deadlines successfully

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible

• Demonstrated ability to partner within and outside of HR successfully.

• Unquestioned integrity with assertiveness, presence, and confidence.

• High EQ, personal maturity, cultural awareness and compassion.

• Knowledge and experience in technology businesses and familiarity with their global HR practices and policies.

• Strong desire and preference to work in a fully remote, global environment and not in an office. 

• Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build the future of work. 

We do not have offices. We are remote first and fully global and remote. We expect people to be comfortable, autonomous, and thrive in a remote working environment. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand our culture and work environment to ensure it's the right fit for you.

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.