Team Lead, Payroll Operations Job at Deel

Director, Payroll Operations

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to m...

Location

United States , San Francisco; New York

Salary:

198000.00 - 288000.00 USD / Year

Figma

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience leading global payroll operations in a public company environment
Deep understanding of U.S. and international payroll laws, taxation, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain SOX-compliant controls and documentation
Strong leadership skills, with experience managing distributed teams and fostering growth through change
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization

Job Responsibility

Lead and oversee all aspects of global payroll operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing across multiple countries and employment arrangements
Develop and execute a global payroll strategy aligned with Figma’s growth, public company controls, and expansion goals
Manage, mentor, and grow a global payroll team of 5+ professionals and contractors, fostering development, stability, and accountability
Drive process automation, vendor consolidation, and system optimization to create efficiency, reduce manual work, and scale for growth
Partner cross-functionally with People Operations, HRIS, Benefits, Accounting, Equity, and Tax on payroll-related initiatives, including system integrations, entity setup, and compliance enhancements
Ensure SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness for payroll-related processes
Create and maintain policies, documentation, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and adherence to global labor, tax, and data protection requirements
Serve as a strategic partner in global expansion efforts, advising on payroll design, vendor models, and compliance strategy

What we offer

equity
health, dental & vision
retirement with company contribution
parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
mental health & wellness benefits
generous PTO
company recharge days
a learning & development stipend
a work from home stipend
cell phone reimbursement

Fulltime

Payroll Lead

Lead a major EU payroll transformation at a top chemical company, work remotely,...

Location

Poland , Poznań

Salary:

Not provided

Diepeveen and partners

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience leading payroll transformations, especially outsourcing and vendor implementation
Strong operational payroll knowledge with multi-country experience in the EU
Ability to work independently and drive projects with minimal supervision
Hands-on approach – not just a delegator, but someone who can also roll up their sleeves when needed
Skilled communicator with the ability to educate and engage non-payroll stakeholders
Comfortable working in an international matrix environment and managing remote teams
Strong project management skills and experience delivering complex HR/payroll initiatives
Open to occasional travel

Job Responsibility

Lead and drive the payroll outsourcing and harmonization project across all EU entities
Manage the relationship with the external vendor and ensure accurate and timely service delivery
Support internal HR teams by providing education, coaching, and guidance throughout the transformation
Build and lead a small regional team covering payroll operations, time & attendance, and HR administration
Oversee implementation and integration of a digital T&A system that feeds into payroll
Act as the key point of contact for all payroll-related matters across the EU region
Ensure smooth and timely communication between all internal and external stakeholders
Bring structure, discipline, and accountability to a fast-moving transformation environment
Stay on post-transformation to lead the newly created regional payroll function

Fulltime

HR & Operations Lead

Dynamic HR & Operations Lead role to play a crucial role in shaping workplace cu...

Location

United Kingdom , Poole

Salary:

25500.00 - 28500.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Exceptional time management skills
Strong organisational abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication and listening skills
Strong writing and editing capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PDF software
Self-motivated spirit that can work calmly under pressure
Teamwork, coaching, and mentoring skills

Job Responsibility

Manage emails and calendars including booking meetings
Communicate effectively with staff, Trustees, and external contacts
Review policies and gather feedback
Keep records up to date across HR, health & safety, and risk systems
Support HR tasks like tracking sickness, payroll, inductions, and leavers
Organise staff training and workshops
Assist in preparing documents and reports for Trustee meetings
Support Full-Time Officers with scheduling and training needs
Lead sustainability projects and collaborate with other teams
Manage reception and supervise the front desk team

Fulltime

People Operations Lead

We are looking for a driven People Operations Lead who can be a positive force t...

Location

United States , Denver

Salary:

134000.00 - 158000.00 USD / Year

Checkr

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Expertise in Workday HCM, Greenhouse, CultureAmp
5+ years of experience in People Ops teams at fast-paced, scaling organizations
High degree of customer-obsession
Experience with HR practices and program development
Strong HR operational knowledge
Ability to work hands-on
Solid problem solving and critical thinking skills
Proven experience handling confidential information
Excellent communication skills
Proven time management and project management skills

Job Responsibility

Uses a deep understanding of Workday to initiate and complete key business processes
Responsible for accurately reviewing employee data into Workday
Partner with stakeholders in People and Payroll
Provides high quality employee and manager support
Design and implement programs to minimize manual transactions
Prepare, review, interpret and analyze data
Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date process documentation
Working knowledge of relevant federal and global regulations
Develop and deliver training related to People Ops programs
Supports the People function by contributing to ongoing process improvements

What we offer

A fast-paced and collaborative environment
Learning and development allowance
Competitive cash and equity compensation
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
Flexible PTO policy
Monthly wellness stipend
Home office stipend

Fulltime

Global Leader of Payroll

Shape the future of global payroll at WiseTech Global. We’re not just building s...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Blume Global

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience leading large-scale, complex global payroll operations
Expertise in global payroll compliance, controls, and transformation initiatives
Strong track record in automation, process redesign, and team capability building
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with influence at executive level
Pragmatic, solutions-focused leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Passionate about developing people and embedding global ways of working

Job Responsibility

Execute and evolve our global payroll strategy, transitioning offshore payrolls to a centralized global platform
Oversee end-to-end global payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely processing and compliance with all reporting obligations
Lead major payroll transformation projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and harmonization initiatives
Drive process improvements to enhance scalability, accuracy, and efficiency
Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax laws, and social security requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Develop global payroll policies and controls, embedding best practices and mitigating risk
Partner with senior leadership to advise on payroll implications of policy changes and strategic decisions
Manage relationships with auditors, tax authorities, and external vendors to ensure seamless delivery and compliance

New

Global Payroll Operations Lead

At OpenAI, payroll is not a back-office function — it is mission-critical infras...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

221000.00 - 245000.00 USD / Year

OpenAI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience leading global payroll operations, preferably in a fast-paced and high-growth environment
Strong working knowledge of global payroll regulations, tax requirements, and standard payroll practices with an expert level understanding of US federal, state, and local payroll compliance
Hands-on experience with Workday or other large HCM/payroll systems
The ability to autonomously manage multiple strategic priorities simultaneously, taking full ownership of outcomes, and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Job Responsibility

Own the end-to-end execution of global payroll processing and deliver accurate, compliant, and on-time payroll results across multiple regions, entities, and pay frequencies
Build, lead, and continuously develop a world-class payroll operations organization, including both internal teams and outsourced partners
Act as the operational authority for payroll, accountable for the integrity of all employee pay data across multiple systems
Serve as the payroll lead for mergers and acquisitions, including transition payrolls, compliance, and system administration
Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve payroll issues
Design and build OpenAI’s payroll support operating model, including case workflows, intake channels, escalation paths, service-level agreements, and quality standards
Build strategic partnerships with HR, Finance, Accounting, and other cross-functional teams to ensure global data integrity and accurate downstream reporting
Build and maintain a robust control environment, including process documentation, approvals, reconciliations, and audit-ready evidence
Continuously re-architect payroll workflows using automation and AI-powered tools to drive improvements in speed, accuracy, efficiency, and scalability

What we offer

Offers Equity
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth

Fulltime

New

Global Payroll Programs & Product Manager

The Global Payroll Programs & Product Manager is a hybrid role responsible for d...

Location

United States; United Kingdom; Spain; Ireland; Portugal

Salary:

Not provided

Deel

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field
7+ years of global payroll experience in complex, multi-country environments
Strong experience owning or influencing payroll systems, products, or technical payroll implementations
Deep understanding of global payroll compliance, taxation, and statutory requirements
Hands-on experience with payroll systems, configurations, integrations, and data validation
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving Product, Engineering, and Operations
Experience supporting audits, controls, and regulatory compliance frameworks
Strong payroll systems, analytics, and product mindset with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Excellent program and project management skills with a track record of delivering complex initiatives
Highly analytical with strong reconciliation, validation, and problem-solving skills

Job Responsibility

Become the definitive payroll product subject matter expert for the Deel Payroll suite
Deeply understand internal payroll workflows and PRM operational pain points to translate them into technical and functional system requirements
Partner with the Global Payroll Director to define payroll program strategy, priorities, and delivery roadmaps
Lead global payroll programs across regions (NA, EMEA, LATAM, APAC), including audits, compliance initiatives, M&A integrations, and global reporting
Develop and manage end-to-end program plans including scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, and delivery timelines
Establish scalable payroll governance, documentation standards, and operating models to support growth
Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with PMO where appropriate, while retaining payroll subject-matter ownership
Continuously identify payroll process friction points and champion automation to reduce manual intervention and improve data integrity
Serve as the primary Payroll Product owner from the Payroll organization for the Deel Payroll product
Develop and maintain a multi-quarter payroll technology roadmap focused on reliability, scalability, and system stability

What we offer

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 optional WeWork access

Fulltime

Global Payroll Implementation Lead – Deel Implementation

We are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Implementation Lead to take full en...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

myPOS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience leading multi-country payroll system implementations, with hands-on accountability for payroll outcomes
Strong practical knowledge of international payroll, payroll tax, and statutory compliance
Experience working with outsourced payroll providers across multiple countries
Demonstrated ability to translate payroll, compliance, and governance requirements into system configuration
Hands-on experience with payroll data migration, testing, parallel runs, and cutover
Confidence to challenge vendors and stakeholders on payroll correctness and compliance
Strong delivery focus, with sufficient project management discipline to manage timelines, dependencies, and risks

Job Responsibility

Own end-to-end delivery of the Deel payroll implementation across all countries, with accountability for payroll accuracy, compliance, and readiness at go-live
Act as the central payroll lead and conduit between the internal payroll team, HR, Finance, Tax, Deel, and external country payroll providers
Translate the agreed payroll operating model, governance framework, and approval controls into Deel system configuration and workflows
Lead country-by-country onboarding, ensuring local payroll, tax, and statutory requirements are correctly reflected in the system
Challenge Deel and external payroll providers on configuration, data handling, and process design to ensure compliance and control
Own payroll data readiness, migration, validation, and reconciliation from legacy processes into Deel
Lead payroll testing, parallel runs, issue resolution, and cutover activities, ensuring payroll is correct before go-live
Identify, assess, and resolve payroll-specific implementation risks, escalating only where necessary
Ensure variable pay, commissions, bonuses, and exceptions are correctly configured, controlled, and auditable
Impose structure, discipline, and momentum across stakeholders to meet delivery timelines without compromising payroll integrity

Fulltime

Team Lead, Payroll Operations

Deel

Location:
Canada

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

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