Associate Director, Global Benefits

Deel; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Deel seeks an Associate Director, Benefits to lead global benefits strategy and operations. This role involves optimizing benefits programs, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency within the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in global benefits and a strategic mindset to propel Deel's global expansion.

Benefits

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible remote work options

Additional perks based on employment status

Qualifications

• 10+ years in global benefits or related fields, including 2+ years in leadership.
• Proven experience in designing and scaling benefits programs.
• In-depth knowledge of global benefits regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of global benefits strategy aligned with Deel's goals.
• Design benefits processes for multi-country scaling.
• Drive operational efficiency and member experience.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Human Resources

Advanced degrees or certifications

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12.07.2025

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Job Description:

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. 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 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. 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 repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, 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 our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1 Bin 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.

Summary

The Associate Director, Benefits plays a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing the day-to-day activities within their operations department. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational and managerial skills, capable of driving efficiency and ensuring seamless processes. Hands-on mentality and being able to drive change rapidly is a requirement.

Responsibilities

Supporting the execution of comprehensive global benefits strategy aligned with Deel’s expansion goals

Design and implement benefits processes that enable Deel to scale effectively across multiple geographies

Collaborate with product teams to build scalable benefits solutions with multi-country coverage and cost efficiency

Assist in optimizing costs and revenue across brokerage services, ensuring financial sustainability

Identify and establish key partnerships to scale Deel’s benefits offerings effectively

Provide leadership and guidance to regional managers and teams, fostering a high-performance culture.

Work closely with legal, HR, and compliance teams to ensure alignment and compliance

Drive process excellence and data-informed decision making to improve operational efficiency and member experience

Qualifications

10+ years in global benefits or related fields, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Proven experience in designing and scaling benefits programs across multiple countries.

Proven experience as a Benefits Broker, Insurance Broker with a focus on international markets.

Strong strategic thinking and execution capabilities.

Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience advising senior leadership.

In-depth knowledge of global benefits regulations and compliance standards.

Familiarity with corporate benefits policies, global mobility frameworks, and vendor management.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.

Licensed broker

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.

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