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Payroll Implementation Manager

Deel· COGSPayroll Implementation
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About the role

Responsible for overseeing the successful implementation and data migration of payroll systems for Deel’s clients, ensuring accurate transfer, proper configuration, and seamless transition, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Project Set-up – work with onboarding team and clients to organize and run kick off meetings, and deliver our implementation. Create, maintain and manage project plans to deliver the successful roll-out of clients.
  • Client and Project Management – Support project review calls, coordinate and deliver on project streams, manage changes to scope and schedule.
  • Payroll Process Requirements – Define and set-up client payroll processes, establish payroll and data requirements, manage payroll calendar.
  • Documentation - Maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and process documentation.
  • System set-up and parallel payroll process – define, agree, configure interfaces, reports, and system configurations for successful payroll delivery.
  • Go-live transition, Sign-off and documentation – work with clients for sign-off, document client-specific needs, generate reports for payroll data analysis.
  • Reports- Mapping of GL reports if required.
  • Communication – serve as primary contact for payroll project matters, report status to leadership, escalate issues.
  • Project Management – lead and manage end-to-end payroll system implementation, on-time and within budget.
  • Client Management – gather requirements, facilitate onboarding, guide clients through payroll setup.
  • Requirements Gathering – collaborate with HR, Finance, and stakeholders.
  • Compliance – ensure adherence to local tax and labor laws, stay updated.
  • Data Migration – oversee payroll data migration, ensure accuracy and security.
  • Testing – develop and execute testing plans to resolve system issues.
  • Change Management – implement strategies for seamless employee and HR transitions.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in global payroll implementation and payroll operations.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance across designated location.
  • Experience with payroll systems and software.
  • Client-facing project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.

Skills

Required:Project ManagementPayroll Systems and SoftwareClient CommunicationRegulatory Compliance

Benefits

  • Scalable benefits, rewards, and perks.
  • Stock grant opportunities dependent on role and location.
  • Additional perks and benefits based on employment status and country.
  • Flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.
Last updated Mar 13, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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The all-in-one HR and payroll platform for global teams

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 120+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Discover how Deel makes global work simple at deel.com.

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