Payroll Implementation Consultant South Africa

Deel; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 360 000 - 540 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the international payroll market as a Payroll Implementation Manager. You will lead client implementations, ensuring compliance and efficiency in payroll processes. The role involves project management, client communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless payroll solutions.

Benefits

Provided computer equipment

Stock grant opportunities

Flexibility of remote work

Qualifications

• 3 years of proven experience in global payroll implementation.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance in multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end implementation of a global payroll system.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and stakeholders to gather payroll requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Master's degree

Tools

Payroll Systems

Job description

Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone anywhere easily.

The team comprises over three thousand selfdriven individuals spanning over 100 countries and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our marketleading technology expertise and global team are crucial to the platforms success. We deliver the best products and features in our space enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why should you be part of our success story

A 30mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire onboard manage pay and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021 we raised another $50M in 2023 doubling our valuation to $12B. Theres never been a more exciting time to join Deel the international payroll and compliance market leader.

We are looking for a Payroll Implementation Manager to lead the successful implementation of clients on our Deel local payroll system. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of payroll processes compliance and international regulations and be able to guide Deels most important clients through the critical payroll onboarding process. You will collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure that our payroll processes are efficient compliant and aligned with our business objectives.

What youll do :

Project Setup work with our clients to organize and run kick off meetings and deliver our implementation. Create maintain and manage project plans to deliver the successful rollout of Deel local payroll across numerous countries.

The Implementation Consultant will need to be able to work independently and manage several implementations at the same time.

Documentation Maintain detailed project documentation including project plans status reports and process documentation.

System setup and parallel payroll process define agree and configure all interfaces reports and systems configurations to successfully deliver the parallel and live payroll.

Golive transition Signoff and documentation Work with the client to signoff the project and document all of the client specific needs and processes ensuring validation and confirmation on the project implementation. Responsible for generating reports to analyze audit and reconcile payroll data.

Reports Mapping of GL reports if required

Communication Act as the principal point of contact for all payroll project matters for the client. The role is primarily autonomous as the Implementation Consultant should set their priorities and manage the project appropriately. Regular status reporting to senior leadership is required with the Implementation Manager taking ownership for appropriately escalating issues where necessary. Schedule and attend weekly client calls to report on project status identifying any risks actions issues and dependencies

Project Management Lead and manage the endtoend implementation of a global payroll system ensuring ontime and onbudget delivery.

Client Management Gather key requirements from clients to facilitate the onboarding process and guide them through the technical payroll aspects of onboarding in a professional clear manner.

Requirements Gathering Collaborate with HR Finance and other stakeholders to gather payroll requirements both for global and local needs.

Compliance Ensure that all payroll processes adhere to local and international tax and labor laws keeping uptodate with any changes.

Data Migration Oversee the migration of payroll data from legacy systems to the new global payroll system ensuring data accuracy and security.

Testing Develop and execute a comprehensive testing plan to identify and resolve system issues ensuring a smooth transition to the new payroll system.

Change Management Implement change management strategies to ensure a seamless transition for employees and HR teams.

Key Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field (Masters degree is a plus).

3 years of proven experience in global payroll implementation

Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance in multiple countries.

Experience with various payroll systems and software.

Ability and interest in clientfacing project management

Project management certification (e.g. PMP) is a plus.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.

Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

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 youll enjoy

Provided computer equipment tailored to your role

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 WeWork access where available

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

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