Senior Manager, Payroll, EMEA/APAC

Deel; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global payroll and HR platform is looking for a Senior Manager Global Payroll in Madrid, Spain. This role entails managing payroll operations, leading the payroll team, and ensuring compliance across regions. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in payroll operations, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of global payroll regulations. Join a company at the forefront of transforming global work with competitive pay and a flexible work environment.

Servicios

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible remote work

Access to WeWork

Formación

• Minimum of 10 years experience in payroll processing operations.
• Strong background in global payroll compliance and taxation.
• Experience in building and scaling payroll operations.

Responsabilidades

• Responsible for accurate payroll processing for assigned regions.
• Lead hiring, managing, and developing the payroll team.
• Manage payroll compliance and audits across assigned countries.

Conocimientos

Leadership skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Stakeholder management

Herramientas

Dayforce

ADP

Workday

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Who we are is what we do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. 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 150 countries, helping businesses scale smarter, faster and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and drives a connected culture that fosters learning and innovation for our customers.

Why join Deel? Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies, building the infrastructure for the future of work and enabling a more diverse and inclusive global workforce. In 2024 alone we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries, ensuring people get paid and protected no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and recognition on Y Combinator’s list, while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Capterra, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you’ll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people’s working lives. With a $12 billion valuation and $1B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years, you’ll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

About the Role

The Senior Manager Global Payroll at Deel is a unique and challenging management role in a highly complex global environment. The role is responsible for a region’s internal payroll and payments, internal team members, and working directly with product to influence our global payroll offerings on platform. This role leverages experience to deliver accurate, on-time payroll while planning for and delivering at scale.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for accurate on-time payroll processing for payroll and contractor payments within an assigned region in accordance with company policies, procedures and local regulatory standards.
• Responsible for the administration and delivery of end-to-end payroll operations and processing for the assigned region leveraging Deel global payroll as a managed payroll service provider (using our Payroll Managers around the world processing payroll for our international internal and EOR entities).
• Coordinates and delivers work to migrate and implement new legal entities into our payroll system of record.
• Responsible for overall operational effectiveness for the implementation of best practices, process reviews, automation and improvements across global and regional payroll as a member of the payroll leadership team to include partnering and aligning with our global payroll operations servicing and supporting our customers on platform.
• Responsible for hiring, managing and developing our internal payroll team for the region, including identifying levels of performance and engagement, training and enablement, recognition, timezone and global work coverage, and unlocking next level growth and opportunities.
• Manage payroll compliance and audits across assigned countries and ensure that payroll cycles and deadlines are strictly adhered to in accordance with all payroll regulations and payroll regulatory changes.
• Manage, oversee and own where necessary audits, audit outcomes, inquiries and claims on tax matters in partnership with finance, tax and legal as well as our EOR payroll tax and HR operations teams.
• Review and recommend areas for automation where we can reduce cycle time and costs in processing information, data and payments.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert and process owner for payroll-related activities and inquiries.
• Ensure the accuracy of payroll financial information and compliance including SOX and other internal audit control requirements to the best of your ability.
• Oversee, assist with and manage internal ticketing systems and payroll questions and inquiries.
• Analyze payroll metrics and develop scalable recommendations as we grow payroll and payments from 5,000 to 10,000 team members and beyond.
• Ensure seamless adoption of payroll tools, driving efficiency in payroll administration and reporting, and in using Deel on Deel, partnering to build the best payroll product for enterprise clients.
• Drive diligence, manage where necessary and participate in acquisitions and migrations to ensure smooth implementation, onboarding and user experience.
• Liaise with local and national government authorities and vendors as required.
• Lead change management efforts, partnering with cross-functional teams to implement new processes, tools and technologies. Provide clear communication, training and ongoing support to ensure successful adoption and to minimize disruption.
• Other duties as assigned as the scope and focus areas for People continue to expand.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum of 10 years experience in payroll processing operations and management with direct experience in a global multinational company.
• Strong background in both United States federal, state and local payroll and taxation alongside international payroll experience in key countries such as the United Kingdom, Spain, Netherlands, South Africa, Australia, Mexico, Brazil or other complex countries.
• Experience in a hyper growth, high volume company and building 0 to 1 but also scaling 1 to n from an efficiency and operations perspective.
• Experience in payroll taxation and compliance, reporting, audits and negotiations.
• Strong project management experience to build, manage, drive, implement and iterate processes at scale.
• Experience in payroll product and services implementation.
• Experience in process automation and implementing best payroll practices globally.
• Experience managing a globally dispersed remote team in various countries and timezones to deliver accurate and timely payroll, but also to deliver a great user experience.
• Experience in M&A due diligence, implementation of global acquisitions and harmonization of payroll tools, policies and practices.
• Experience with new country set ups including new entities, payroll processing requirements and regulation.
• A passion for workflows, efficiency and consistency paired with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• The ability to align company needs with payroll best practices while crafting frameworks tailored to the company’s unique culture and growth trajectory.
• Discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive information and making decisions that affect both individuals and the organization.
• A proactive problem-solving mindset, anticipating challenges and addressing potential risks before they escalate.
• Demonstrated experience driving large-scale implementations requiring process changes, project management and change management.
• Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people with diverse styles, make informed decisions, encourage and support change, and constructively deal with conflicts and leverage different perspectives.
• Excellent approach to problem analysis and resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Innovative thinker able to make decisions independently and expeditiously, and to translate strategy into action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a global matrixed environment.
• Ability to perform in fast-paced high-pressure situations.
• Experience working in a globally distributed team including working with/ managing contractors and technical resources.
• Outstanding attention to detail and quantitative/qualitative analysis skills to assess Return on Investment of all programs.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously successfully.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively with a strong focus on delivering results.
• Excellent stakeholder management with a focus on continuous improvement and regular communication leveraging data and insights.
• Strong passion for learning about our products and services through in-house and external training.
• Experience in high-growth / pre-IPO technology companies is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Office suite preferred.
• Prior experience with Deel software or services preferred.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The team member may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards and perks our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

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

At Deel we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

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. Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at the nature of the accommodation that you may require to ensure your equal participation.

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Location and Experience

Senior Manager

Key Skills

Dayforce, Paychex, Ceridian, Paylocity, SOX, Payroll, ADP, Kronos, Human Resources, JD Edwards, Workday

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1