Deel is looking for a Team Lead, Payroll Implementation | EMEA (with German experience). In this role, you will lead and manage a small country team of payroll specialists, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing. You will serve as the subject matter expert for payroll-related matters in your country, collaborating with HR, Finance, and other teams.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage a small country team of payroll specialists, providing direction and support.
- 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.
- Monitor and analyze payroll data to identify trends and areas for improvement, implementing process improvements.
- Develop and deliver payroll-related training and communications across the organization.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll-related matters for a specific country.
- Maintain relationships with external payroll vendors and tax authorities, ensuring timely and accurate filing of reports and payments.
- Manage the performance and development of the payroll team, providing feedback and coaching.
- 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 a specific country.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll and HR.
- 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.
- 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.
Work Mode
This is a remote position, offering the flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.
Deel is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.




