Director, Mobility Operations

Deel; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the global work revolution. As part of a dynamic team, you'll lead innovative strategies to optimize global mobility services, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This role offers a unique opportunity to tackle complex challenges that impact millions of working lives while driving meaningful change in the industry. With a commitment to inclusivity and access for all, your contributions will help shape a diverse and inclusive global economy. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment that values your expertise and leadership.

Benefits

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible remote work

Optional WeWork access

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing global mobility operations.
• Strong analytical mindset for strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and restructure mobility operations for scalable growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operations.

Skills

Global Mobility Operations Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership and People Management

US Immigration Processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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

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

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 5,000 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 $800 million 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.

Lead and restructure Deel’s Mobility Operations to disrupt the industry and drive scalable growth.

Develop and execute innovative strategies to optimize global mobility services, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• Design and implement operational frameworks to streamline mobility processes globally.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, sales, legal, marketing and customer experience teams to align operations with business goals.
• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on cost efficiency, speed, and service quality.
• Develop KPIs to monitor performance, identify gaps, and implement data-driven improvements.
• Oversee compliance with international mobility regulations, ensuring risk mitigation.
• Lead, mentor, and scale high-performing operational teams across multiple regions who manage visa processing and sponsorship, ensuring teams have the required resources and enablement for success.
  
  

Requirements

• Proven track record of managing global mobility operations to achieve significant efficiency gains and business growth.
• Proven experience and understanding of US immigration processes, policies and relevant filing types is a plus (not mandatory).
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making.
• Design immigration and workforce management processes to enable Deel to scale effectively.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in scaling and mentoring diverse teams located in varying timezones.
  
  

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, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visitingour 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 [e-mail] of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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