Payroll Product Specialist | EMEA

Deel; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payroll and HR platform is looking for a Payroll Product Specialist in London to lead payroll product launches, ensure compliance with local tax laws, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in payroll configuration, strong collaboration skills, and a solid understanding of legislative requirements. This role offers the flexibility of remote work and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Stock grant opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Optional WeWork access

Qualifications

• Experience in back-end payroll programming is preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll elements and statutory rates.
• Experience with country-specific legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll product launches and ensure compliance.
• Review advisory packs for legislative compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to document functional requirements.
• Ensure timely project completion and resolve compliance issues.

Skills

Payroll configuration

Cross-functional team collaboration

Legislative compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Minimum 3 years in payroll configuration

Tools

Report writing tools

Job description

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Payroll Product Specialist | EMEA, London

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Deel

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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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 Payroll Product Specialist will launch payroll products in new countries, ensure compliance with local tax legislation, and lead the implementation process. You will collaborate with the country compliance team, local experts, product team and architects to ensure product delivery is aligned with country specific requirements for the following countries

Responsibilities

Lead payroll product launches in new countries, ensuring compliance and successful delivery.

Review advisory packs and lead discussions to clarify legislative compliance.

Collaborate with Payroll BAs to define and document functional and legislative requirements.

Identify and escalate any new system needs for country-specific payroll.

Oversee task delivery, address delays, and ensure timely project completion.

Work with teams to create specifications and development tickets for payroll calculations and features.

Ensure product meets country-specific requirements and resolve any compliance issues.

Partner with BAs and QA to ensure builds meet legislative standards.

Document country build configurations and create training materials.

Lead post-deployment meetings to ensure smooth handover to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in payroll configuration, including back-end configuration and programming language calculations (preferred).

Experience working with cross-functional teams and analyzing Advisory information.

Strong understanding of payroll elements, codes, and formulas, with experience configuring pay elements, statutory rates, and country-specific fields.

Experience with report writing tools is a plus.

Knowledge of country-specific legislative requirements.

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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