Payroll Associate | Germany

Deel

Poland

On-site

PLN 197,000 - 295,000

Full time

42 hours ago
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Job summary

Deel is seeking an entry-level Payroll Associate to support day-to-day payroll operations. You will focus on accurate data entry, record maintenance, and basic payroll processing while upholding confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

This role offers a solid foundation for building a career in payroll operations, with opportunities to learn across multiple countries and payroll systems.

Qualifications

  • Entry-level payroll role requiring basic payroll processing knowledge.
  • Familiarity with payroll regulations in at least one country.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Process payroll data for employees and ensure accurate entry.
  • Maintain and update employee records and payroll files.
  • Verify and reconcile salaries, hours worked, and deductions.
  • Assist with payroll tax calculations and filings.
  • Provide support to employees with payroll questions and issues.
  • Help ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations.

Skills

Payroll knowledge
Attention to detail
English proficiency
Excel/Google Sheets
Communication skills
HR/payroll experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

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.

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 7,000 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 $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B 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.

Summary

The Payroll Associate is an entry-level role responsible for supporting day-to-day payroll operations. This position focuses on accurate data entry, record maintenance, and basic payroll processing tasks while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with payroll regulations. The role provides an excellent foundation for building a career in payroll operations.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in processing payroll data for employees
  • Help maintain accurate employee records
  • Verify and reconcile employee data, including salaries, hours worked, and deductions
  • Assist with payroll tax calculations and filings
  • Provide support to employees for payroll-related questions and issues
  • Help to maintain compliance with payroll laws and regulations
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years of experience in payroll or a related field
  • Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations in at least one country
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
  • Strong proficiency in English
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.

  • Our salary range reflects gross base salary. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On-Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission.
  • Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference. Your offer will be localized to your country's currency using a market-aligned conversion.
  • Final pay is based on objective, job-related criteria including experience, skills, and location.
  • We don't ask about salary history. Offers are based on the role and what you bring to it.
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
  • Optional flexible working office membership, with IWG

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 visiting our careers page.

Deel welcomes persons with disabilities to apply to any of our open roles. We will provide application and/or interview accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities or other needs. If you require application and/or interview accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via email (recruiting@deel.com) and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation.

As part of our hiring process, we primarily rely on interviews and role-related assessments. In limited cases, we may also consider informal background information relevant to the role, in line with our privacy and fairness obligations.

This application process may utilise Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) and AI systems to assist in evaluating candidates based on experience level, technical skills and qualifications. This processing is conducted in compliance with applicable Data Protection, AI Governance and Labour Laws. We ensure human oversight is maintained in all final hiring decisions. Your personal data is not used to train AI models. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Recruitment Privacy Policy.

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