Remote Payroll Operations Lead

Deel; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global payroll services provider is looking for a Manager of Payroll Operations to lead a team ensuring accurate and compliant payroll across multiple entities. You will implement scalable payroll processes, act as a subject matter expert on payroll regulations, and enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have extensive payroll operations experience, strong knowledge of regulations, and exceptional communication skills. This position offers the benefits of remote work and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Stock grant opportunities

Additional perks based on employment status and country

Flexible remote work options

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of payroll operations experience, including team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of local and multi-country payroll regulations.
• Experience driving process improvement and using payroll systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a payroll team, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Act as subject matter expert for payroll regulations and process inquiries.
• Establish and enforce operational procedures and internal controls.
• Monitor payroll performance data and implement improvements.
• Monitor KPIs and lead initiatives to improve payroll performance.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding of the rapidly scaling payroll team.
• Coordinate training and communication for payroll practices across teams.
• Maintain strong vendor and authority relationships for timely processing.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to team members.

Skills

Payroll operations experience

Knowledge of payroll regulations

Process improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Job description

A leading global payroll services provider is looking for a Manager of Payroll Operations to lead a team ensuring accurate and compliant payroll across multiple entities. You will implement scalable payroll processes, act as a subject matter expert on payroll regulations, and enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have extensive payroll operations experience, strong knowledge of regulations, and exceptional communication skills. This position offers the benefits of remote work and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.