PEO Licensing & Compliance Manager or Counsel

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.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a PEO Licensing & Compliance Specialist or Counsel to manage and maintain Deel’s PEO licenses and ensure compliance with U.S. state-specific laws and regulations. This role will report directly to the US Head of Legal in the USA and will be responsible for managing all regulatory filings, tracking changes in state laws, and ensuring that Deel's PEO operations remain compliant across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of PEO-specific regulatory requirements, excellent attention to detail, and experience working with legal and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

• PEO Licensing: Manage and maintain Deel’s PEO licenses across U.S. states, ensuring timely renewals and accurate filings with relevant state authorities.

• State Compliance: Stay up-to-date with U.S. state-specific laws, regulations, and licensing requirements related to PEO operations. Ensure Deel’s services are fully compliant in each jurisdiction where we operate.

• Regulatory Filings: Prepare and submit necessary documentation and reports to regulatory bodies, including license applications, renewals, quarterly and annual reports, and other state-mandated filings.

• Monitor Legislative Changes: Track and interpret changes in U.S. state laws and regulations impacting PEOs. Communicate any changes that affect Deel’s compliance posture and work with the legal and operational teams to implement necessary changes.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including Legal, Tax, Payroll, Benefits, and Operations, to ensure consistent compliance with state regulations across all PEO activities.

• Audits & Investigations: Coordinate responses to state regulatory audits or investigations, ensuring timely and accurate information is provided.

• Compliance Reporting: Maintain detailed records of licenses, filings, and compliance-related activities. Provide regular reports to the Head of US Legal and other stakeholders on the status of state licenses and compliance matters.

• Risk Management: Identify potential compliance risks related to state regulations and work with legal and business teams to mitigate those risks.

• Process Improvement: Continuously review and improve processes for managing state licenses and compliance to streamline operations and reduce risk.

Key Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in PEO compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs, with a focus on U.S. state regulations. The successful candidate must have experience working for a PEO.

• Deep understanding of U.S. PEO licensing and regulatory requirements across multiple states.

• Strong familiarity with state labor laws, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and tax regulations as they relate to PEO operations.

• Excellent organizational skills, with experience managing large volumes of data, regulatory filings, and deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in managing compliance documentation and records.

• Experience working with state regulatory agencies and responding to audits or investigations.

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.