Global Payroll Implementation Lead

Deel; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 67,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grant opportunities

Additional perks and benefits based on

Optional flexible working office

Job summary

Deel is seeking an experienced Payroll Implementation Lead to manage the full payroll implementation process for global clients. You will coordinate data migration, system configuration, and stakeholder engagement to ensure a seamless transition and ongoing support.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, and client teams, drive project plans, monitor milestones, and deliver on schedule and within budget. This role emphasizes strong communication and leadership across diverse regions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in global payroll implementation and payroll operations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance across your designated location.
• Experience with payroll systems and software.
• Client-facing project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end implementation of a global payroll system.
• Lead onboarding meetings and create/manage project plans for successful rollouts.
• Coordinate client review calls and manage changes to scope and schedule.
• Define and set up client payroll processes and calendars.
• Maintain project documentation and reports.
• Configure interfaces, reports, and systems for parallel and live payroll.
• Lead go-live, sign-off, and validation activities with clients.
• Report generation, audits, and data reconciliation for payroll.
• Communicate as primary point of contact for payroll projects.
• Schedule weekly client calls and escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of implementations.
• Gather client requirements and guide technical onboarding.
• Collaborate with HR/Finance and stakeholders on payroll requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local tax and labor laws.
• Oversee data migration from legacy systems to new payroll platform.
• Develop and execute testing plans; manage change for employees and HR.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Payroll systems

Payroll software

Job description

Deel is seeking an experienced Payroll Implementation Lead to manage the full payroll implementation process for global clients. You will coordinate data migration, system configuration, and stakeholder engagement to ensure a seamless transition and ongoing support.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, and client teams, drive project plans, monitor milestones, and deliver on schedule and within budget. This role emphasizes strong communication and leadership across diverse regions.