Solution Designer, Payroll

Deel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,386,000 - 2,080,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS provider is seeking a Solution Designer for their Native Engine Country Build team. This role is crucial in ensuring the alignment of business needs with technical execution. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in solution design or business analysis, particularly in payroll or HR systems. Responsibilities include requirements gathering, solution design, and stakeholder management. Join to drive impactful solutions in a rapidly growing company.

Benefits

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible remote work

Additional country-specific perks

Qualifications

• 5+ years in solution design, business analysis, or systems configuration, ideally in payroll, HR, or financial systems.
• Strong track record of translating business requirements into technical documentation and system configurations.
• Experience with SaaS platforms and enterprise system design.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to define and translate requirements.
• Configure and implement solutions using available tools.
• Conduct functional testing and validation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical acumen

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, HR, or related field

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 6,000 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\u2019re not just building software; we\u2019re 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\u2019ll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people\u2019 working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you\u2019ll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Solution Designer Native Engine Country Build

The Solution Designer plays a critical role in bridging business needs with technical execution for the Native Engine Country Build. Acting as a key link between stakeholders, subject matter experts, and technical teams, this role ensures requirements are captured, translated into technical specifications, and implemented effectively.

You\u2019ll be hands-on with system configuration, while also designing detailed specifications for product and development teams when custom solutions are needed. Ultimately, you\u2019ll be accountable for ensuring solutions are fit-for-purpose, compliant, and scalable.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering & Analysis

• Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to define requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear functional and technical specifications.
• Identify gaps, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.

Solution Design & Delivery

• Configure and implement solutions using available tools.
• Create technical specifications when custom development is required.
• Collaborate with development teams to validate feasibility and designs.
• Finalise configurations and validate solutions against scoped requirements.

Quality Assurance & Validation

• Conduct functional testing and validation.
• Support UAT and resolve any defects or gaps.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with best practices.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a liaison between business, product, development, and compliance teams.
• Provide feedback to improve product capabilities and configuration tools.
• Contribute to documentation, playbooks, and knowledge sharing.

Agile Ways of Working

• Take part in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retros.
• Collaborate with the Scrum Master or Senior Solution Designer to define and prioritise tasks.
• Support the team to meet sprint commitments and delivery goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in solution design, business analysis, or systems configuration, ideally in payroll, HR, or financial systems.
• Strong track record of translating business requirements into technical documentation and system configurations.
• Experience with SaaS platforms, configuration tools, and enterprise system design.
• Background in agile environments, collaborating with product and development teams.

Core Skills

• Analytical thinking 21 able to assess complex requirements and design effective solutions.
• Technical acumen 21 comfortable with system configuration and technical documentation.
• Stakeholder management 21 strong communicator with technical and business audiences.
• Problem-solving 21 proactive in identifying challenges and scalable solutions.
• Attention to detail 21 meticulous in documentation, validation, and ensuring requirements are met.

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\u2019ll 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\u2019re 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.

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