Payroll Expert South Africa

Deel; Cape Town; On-site; USD 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a transformative company that is reshaping the future of work by connecting global talent with world-class organizations. As part of a dynamic team, you will tackle complex payroll and HR challenges, ensuring compliance and supporting employees across various regions. With a commitment to inclusivity and a culture of continuous learning, this role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact while developing your expertise in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready to be part of a revolutionary journey, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible remote work

Optional WeWork access

Qualifications

• 4 years of payroll and HR experience with knowledge of local regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to connect with clients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate software for payroll and ensure compliance with local tax authorities.
• Manage payroll processes and support onboarding and offboarding of employees.

Skills

Payroll Management

HR Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Time Management

Problem Solving

Technology Management

Multitasking

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Payroll Software

Job description

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 100 countries, helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 5000 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, Capterra, 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 $800 million 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.

What you'll do:

1. Evaluate and select relevant software for running payroll incorporating Deel product technology requirements.
2. Ensure accurate and timely payroll in your region as well as in other trained countries.
3. Prepare and reconcile internal payroll reports ensuring compliance with local tax authorities.
4. Own all critical local payroll and HR processes including setting up involuntary deductions, supporting onboardings and offboardings of employees on record in your region.
5. Schedule payroll expenses collections and reconcile collections to expenses.
6. Assess and improve rapid growth processes and procedures ensuring compliance.
7. Stay informed of relevant local regulatory and policy changes, communicating and establishing key changes across teams.
8. Work cross-functionally to provide expertise on local payroll and HR matters in your region.
9. Answer complex payroll and HR related questions from employees and clients in your region.

Key Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution.
2. 4 years of payroll and HR experience with experience in relevant country.
3. Strong working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll and HR.
4. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines timely and accurately.
5. Strong verbal and written skills to connect with clients and align with various stakeholders.
6. Strong interpersonal skills explaining complex issues at an understandable level.
7. Advanced knowledge of local payroll software solutions.
8. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets.
9. Strong proficiency in English.
10. Experience managing technology and external payroll providers is an advantage.
11. Experience with implementation of new payrolls on an industry-recognized payroll solution is preferred.
12. Experience in multiple country jurisdictions is an advantage.
13. Experience with multiple payroll technologies is an advantage.

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 encourages 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 and other acquired company emails like @payspace and @paygroup. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities, and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team of the nature of the accommodation that you may require to ensure your equal participation.

We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional processes. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. For positions in New York City, our use of Covey complies with NYC Local Law 144.

Key Skills