Global Payroll Programs & Product Manager

About This Role

This hybrid role drives global payroll programs and acts as the technical owner for Deel's internal payroll product. It ensures the Deel Payroll product configuration supports accurate and compliant payroll at scale, leading critical global payroll initiatives and partnering with Product and Engineering to deliver system solutions.

Responsibilities

• Become the definitive payroll product subject matter expert for the Deel Payroll suite.
• Deeply understand internal payroll workflows and 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 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.
• 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.
• Translate payroll operational and regulatory requirements into clear functional and technical requirements for the Deel Payroll product.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex payroll system issues, troubleshooting root causes and driving resolution.
• Embed SOX controls, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation into payroll system design and payroll programs.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field.
• 7+ years of global payroll experience in complex, multi-country environments.

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits