Payroll Implementation Manager

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 Deel’s most important clients through the critical payroll onboarding process. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that our payroll processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with our business objectives. Support Payroll Migrations by leading and supporting end-to-end payroll migration projects from local, in-country payroll providers to Deel’s Local Payroll. Ensure data accuracy, process integrity, and timely delivery throughout each migration lifecycle. Conduct detailed country-specific training and knowledge transfer sessions for Deel Payroll Operations teams, ensuring they are fully equipped to manage local payrolls post-migration using Deel’s platform. Partner closely with Deel’s Compliance team to secure approval and validation of the payroll engine, ensuring all local legal, tax, and regulatory requirements are fully met. Act as a key contributor during the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase of payroll builds. Develop and execute test cases, validate payroll outputs, and troubleshoot discrepancies in coordination with cross-functional teams. Provide ongoing support to the Payroll Operations team following migration to ensure smooth transition, issue resolution, and process stabilization. Create and maintain comprehensive country-specific documentation, including payroll workflows, compliance requirements, and operational procedures to support both internal teams and audit-readiness. Potentially contribute to future SaaS payroll product rollouts and implementations, bringing expertise in platform-based payroll transformation and operational scalability.