Global Payroll Programs & Product Manager

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 7,000 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'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, Captera, 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 $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B 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.Role PurposeThe Global Payroll Programs & Product Manager is a hybrid role responsible for driving global payroll programs and serving as the technical owner for Deel’s internal payroll product from within the Payroll organization.This role bridges Payroll Operations, Product, and Payroll Technology, ensuring the Deel Payroll product is correctly configured, production-ready, and capable of supporting accurate, compliant payroll at scale. The role leads global payroll programs (audits, M&A, compliance, reporting) while partnering closely with Product and Engineering to design, prioritize, and deliver payroll system solutions rooted in real operational needs.What You’ll DoProduct Subject Matter Expertise (Deel Payroll)Become the definitive payroll product subject matter expert for the Deel Payroll suite.Deeply understand internal payroll workflows and PRM operational pain points to translate them into technical and functional system requirements.Payroll Program ManagementPartner with the Global Payroll Director to define payroll program strategy, priorities, and delivery roadmaps.Lead global payroll programs across regions (NA, EMEA, LATAM, APAC), including audits, compliance initiatives, M&A integrations, and global reporting.Develop and manage end-to-end program plans including scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, and delivery timelines.Establish scalable payroll governance, documentation standards, and operating models to support growth.Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with PMO where appropriate, while retaining payroll subject-matter ownership.Continuously identify payroll process friction points and champion automation to reduce manual intervention and improve data integrity.Payroll Product & Technical Ownership (Deel Payroll)Serve as the primary Payroll Product owner from the Payroll organization for the Deel Payroll product.Devel ... (truncated, view full listing at source)