Deel is looking for a Team Lead, Payroll Implementation | EMEA to lead and manage a small country team of payroll specialists for the region, with a specific focus on Germany. In this role, you'll serve as a subject matter expert, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and driving process improvements for our global payroll operations.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage a small country team of payroll specialists, providing direction and support to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other teams to ensure alignment and accuracy of employee data and payroll-related accounting transactions.
- Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
- Monitor and analyze payroll data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Develop and deliver payroll-related training and communications to ensure payroll-related policies and procedures are communicated effectively across the organization.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll-related matters for EMEA and more specifically Germany, providing guidance and support to other teams as needed.
- Maintain relationships with external payroll vendors and tax authorities, ensuring timely and accurate filing of payroll-related reports and payments.
- Manage the performance and development of the payroll team, providing feedback and coaching to ensure team members have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their roles.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement payroll-related strategies and initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience managing payroll functions for EMEA, ideally with a focus on Germany.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll and HR in Germany.
- Experience managing small teams and driving process improvements.
- Broad knowledge of local payroll software solutions.
- Hands-on experience with implementation of new payrolls on an industry-recognized payroll solution.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to different audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands.
Team & Environment
You will lead a small country team of payroll specialists.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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.
Work Mode
This is a global, remote-first position open to candidates within the EMEA region.
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.
