Customer Onboarding Manager, PEO (PST)

Deel; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Savings Account

Flexible time off

12 paid holidays per year

Parental leave

Job summary

Deel is a leading all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams, empowering clients with durable onboarding and trusted guidance. As the onboarding specialist, you will manage multi-stakeholder launches, deepen product adoption, and advocate for clients internally to expand deployments.

You’ll work with global customers, design effective onboarding plans, and drive smooth implementations while collaborating with Experience & R&D teams.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with clients in the PEO space; preference for vendors like Gusto or Rippling.
• Located in PST working hours to accommodate global clients.
• 3+ years in a customer onboarding role for a B2B SaaS product, HR/payroll focus.
• Strong customer relationships and the ability to teach others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor successful global Employee Management Platform onboarding.
• Become a Deel product expert and a go-to resource for customers and colleagues.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and align use cases with Deel best practices.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex onboarding problems with payroll expertise.
• Collaborate with Customer Experience & R&D to document processes and best practices.

Skills

Customer onboarding

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

JIRA

SFDC

G Suite

Gainsight

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 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

You’ll be the face and voice of Deel for our clients, both internally and externally. In this dynamic role, you’ll be responsible for onboarding clients and setting them up for durable relationships with Deel to enable long-term success. You will serve as our client’s trusted advisor by providing strategic guidance during the onboarding phase on operational and product-related issues. Simultaneously, you will be an internal advocate for clients with Deel by championing new products and capabilities to facilitate the expansion of each client’s business with Deel. You will facilitate on-time onboarding through project management of all stakeholders involved. You are a passionate business builder at heart. You get energized by tackling complex, challenging, often ambiguous problems and driving real impact across a business. You are not afraid to get your hands dirty to deliver projects. You are a talented generalist at home, diving into data for insights, and confident in cross-functional project management with multiple stakeholders. Working with great people is a non-negotiable priority because you thrive in a highly collaborative, high-performance team. If that is you, join our team!

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Plan, execute, and monitor the successful launch of our Global all-in-one Employee Management Platform Implementation for a diverse set of clients, ensuring timely completion.
• Product Expertise: Become a Deel expert and a go-to resource for our customers and internal colleagues by deeply understanding our products/services, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
• Communication & Presence: Communicate clearly, persuasively, and professionally with stakeholders, demonstrating confidence and credibility. Enable our customer base by understanding their use cases and aligning them with Deel’s best practices.
• Problem Solving: Identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems creatively and resourcefully. Provide global payroll expertise to our customers and internal Deel peers, driving continuous improvement.
• Team Contribution: Make meaningful contributions to team goals by collaborating closely with internal teams such as Customer Experience & R&D. Support team members for collective success and pitch in on developing/documenting implementation processes and best practices.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with clients in the PEO space - preference in working from another vendor such as Gusto, Rippling, etc.
• Candidate must be located (not just willing to work )in PST working hours in order to accommodate global clients.
• Experience: 3+ years in a customer onboarding role supporting a B2B SaaS product, particularly in HR and Payroll.
• Customer Obsession: Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships and a passion for teaching others, whether a customer or a colleague.
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• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. You are focused, action-oriented, and always anticipating the next steps.
• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey complex ideas and data in written, presentation, and verbal formats to customers and team members.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail with the capability to design organized and effective onboarding plans and schedules for clients.
• Adaptability: Driven, quick-thinking, and thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment. You excel in an autonomous work setting, expertly prioritizing tasks and identifying internal and external blockers.

Bonus Points If You

• Industry Knowledge: 3+ years of experience in Implementation or Technical Account Management at a fast-paced SaaS company. Proficiency in HR, Payroll, Benefits, Project Management, or Fintech is a plus.
• Global Experience: Experience working with clients and team members from multiple countries and across multiple time zones.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in tools such as JIRA, SFDC, G Suite, Gainsight,
• Multilingual: Fluent in English, with fluency in Spanish or Portuguese a plus

Application Deadline for U.S. Applicants:

Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Deel positions accept applications for a minimum of 5 days from the posting date listed herein. This position is open and still accepting applications

Benefits

• Health Insurance Effective from Day 1 (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Flexible time off (PTO)
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Parental leave: 16 weeks for the birthing parent and 8 weeks for the non-birthing parent

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.

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 ([e-mail]) and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation.

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