Full-Time

Payroll Implementation Manager

Posted on 2/22/2025

Deel

Deel

5,001-10,000 employees

HR platform for managing global workforces

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software

Senior

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Candidates must be based in the Nordics.

Category
Financial Analysis
Payroll Accounting
Accounting

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Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
  • Proven experience (5 years) in global payroll implementation, and (5 years) experience in running Payroll Operations
  • Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance in multiple countries.
  • Experience with various payroll systems and software.
  • Ability and interest in client-facing project management
  • Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Project Set-up – work with our onboarding team, clients to organise and run kick off meetings, and deliver our implementation. Create, maintain and manage project plans to deliver the successful roll-out of Global Payroll across numerous countries.
  • Client and Project Management – Support project review calls (internal and external), coordinating and delivering on the project streams. Refer and manage any changes to the scope of work and delivery schedule. The Implementation Project Manager will need to be able to work independently and manage several projects at the same time.
  • Payroll Process Requirements – Define and set-up the agreed client payroll processes, establishing all of the payroll and data requirements. Ensure each client payroll calendar is managed timely and effectively.
  • Documentation - Maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and process documentation.
  • System set-up and parallel payroll process – define, agree and configure all interfaces, reports and systems configurations to successfully deliver the parallel and live payroll for month 1 and 2.
  • Go-live transition, Sign-off and documentation – Work with the client to sign-off the project and document all of the client specific needs and processes ensuring validation and confirmation on the project implementation. Responsible for generating reports to analyse, audit, and reconcile payroll data.
  • Reports- Mapping of GL reports if required
  • Communication – Act as the principle point of contact for all payroll project matters for the client. The role is primarily autonomous as the Implementation Project Manager/Account Manager should set their priorities and manage the project appropriately. Regular status reporting to senior leadership is required, with the Implementation Implementation Manager taking ownership for appropriately escalating issues where necessary. Schedule and attend weekly client calls to report on project status, identifying any risks, actions, issues and dependencies
  • Project Management - Lead and manage the end-to-end implementation of a global payroll system, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Client Management - Gather key requirements from clients to facilitate the onboarding process, and guide them through the technical payroll aspects of onboarding in a professional, clear manner.
  • Requirements Gathering - Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to gather payroll requirements, both for global and local needs.
  • Compliance - Ensure that all payroll processes adhere to local and international tax and labor laws, keeping up-to-date with any changes.
  • Data Migration - Oversee the migration of payroll data from legacy systems to the new global payroll system, ensuring data accuracy and security.
  • Testing - Develop and execute a comprehensive testing plan to identify and resolve system issues, ensuring a smooth transition to the new payroll system.
  • Change Management - Implement change management strategies to ensure a seamless transition for employees and HR teams.
Desired Qualifications
  • Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

Deel provides a platform that helps businesses manage their international workforces more easily. The platform includes tools for payroll processing, compliance monitoring, and immigration support, allowing companies to handle all HR functions from one place. This is especially useful for businesses with employees in different countries, as Deel ensures that they can pay their workers correctly and follow local laws. What sets Deel apart from other HR services is its all-in-one approach, which simplifies the management of global teams. The goal of Deel is to make it easier for companies to operate internationally by providing a streamlined system that covers all necessary HR tasks.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$661.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Deel's acquisition of Atlantic Money enhances its payments infrastructure in Europe.
  • Deel's remote-first model meets the growing demand for managing global teams.
  • Deel's $650 million funding highlights its strong market position and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-powered HR platforms like Zellis threatens Deel's market share.
  • Deel's rapid acquisition strategy may lead to integration challenges and cultural misalignment.
  • Expansion into IT management with Hofy may divert focus from core HR services.

What makes Deel unique

  • Deel integrates contracts, payments, and taxes into a single interface.
  • Deel offers comprehensive HR solutions for managing international workforces.
  • Deel's platform supports local payroll processing and compliance monitoring.

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