Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Deel sits in a mature slice of the SaaS ecosystem where product delivery and internal operations intersect: global payroll, HR, and compliance. A Payroll Manager in this context is not a back-office afterthought, but part of the infrastructure layer that enables a distributed software company to run reliably across entities, currencies, and jurisdictions. The remit signals a business operating at meaningful scale, with payroll accuracy and controls treated as core operational risk management.
For a SaaS career, the role builds durable experience in operational rigor that translates across subscription businesses, particularly those with remote workforces and multi-country footprints. The listing points to exposure to audit-minded environments through SOC and SOX familiarity, plus cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, Finance, and People. That combination tends to sharpen systems thinking: how data flows from timekeeping to payroll to financial reporting, and where process design prevents downstream errors.
This role suits professionals who prefer structured work, clear deadlines, and accountability for high-stakes execution. It will appeal to someone comfortable operating independently in a fully remote setup while coordinating with multiple internal stakeholders. It also fits a manager who enjoys improving repeatable processes, not just running cycles, and who wants their payroll expertise to stay relevant in software-led organizations.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
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 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.
Overview:
The Payroll Manager (PRM) is responsible for end to end payroll processing, adhering to payroll policies, and ensuring accurate, on time payroll. This role primarily supports Deel internal employee payroll in the US, but also assists with Canada and LATAM when needed. The PRM must drive for operational efficiency and excellence, accuracy, and overall team member experience. Payroll is one of our most critical areas of delivery to ensure high engagement and satisfaction working at Deel.
What You'll Do
Prepare & process US payroll on according to payroll schedule for our team members across multiple entities (semi-monthly and bi-weekly);
Establish and maintain payroll records;
Verify payroll records are in compliance with established standards - familiarity with SOC and SOX compliance required;
Make changes in the pay and tax status of employees;
Prepare error-free payroll-related management reports for accounting purposes;
Work cross-functionally with Engineering/Product, Deel Global Payroll Operations, Finance and People Teams to ensure proper taxation, reporting, etc for applicable entities;
Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely;
Understand proper tax treatment and processing requirements for wages and employer paid benefits;
Garnishments
Bonuses
Stock Transactions
Gross-Ups
Receive and document any necessary approvals prior to processing any non-standard payments;
Prepare and generate required payroll compliance filings for labor, pay, and tax reporting;
Process accurate and timely year-end reporting;
Process manual pay cycles when needed.
What You'll Need
You will need deep knowledge of payroll best practices and prior experience with payroll products and payroll laws in the US to be successful in this role.
What You Bring
Minimum of five (5) years experience calculating and processing US payroll required
CPP/FPC preferred
Experience processing payroll for multiple entities is required
Experience processing payroll for multiple states is required, including states with locals
Experience working in enterprise payroll technology such as Workday, Deel, SAP, ADP, etc is highly preferred
Working knowledge of accounting principles, ability to understand impact of payroll activity on financial statements and effectively partner with Finance in analyzing and explaining P&L and Balance sheet variances.
Expert understanding of time-keeping and wage & hour compliance requirements
Proficiency in Google Suite, specifically Sheets, Documents, and Slides highly preferred.
Ability to use mathematics to problem solve.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to approach problems, analyze solutions, and reach conclusions.
Able to work independently with minimal guidance and able to work as part of a team.
Excellent customer service/communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment without loss of accuracy of work product and output.
Excellent processing skills and attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines successfully
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible
Demonstrated ability to partner within and outside of HR successfully.
Unquestioned integrity with assertiveness, presence, and confidence.
High EQ, personal maturity, cultural awareness and compassion.
Knowledge and experience in technology businesses and familiarity with their global HR practices and policies.
Strong desire and preference to work in a fully remote, global environment and not in an office.
Due to month and year end nature of work, desire to take ownership of delivering accurate, on time payroll and the ability to work long hours on occasion and over weekends required as needed
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs.
We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build the future of work.
We do not have offices. We are remote first and fully global and remote. We expect people to be comfortable, autonomous, and thrive in a remote working environment. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand our culture and work environment to ensure it's the right fit for you.
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 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.
Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. 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 accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at recruiting@deel.com.
As part of our hiring process, we primarily rely on interviews and role-related assessments. In limited cases, we may also consider informal background information relevant to the role, in line with our privacy and fairness obligations.
This application process does utilise Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) and AI systems to assist in evaluating candidates based on experience level, technical skills and qualifications. As a fully remote company, we also utilise AI-powered deepfake and fraud detection technologies to verify the authenticity of candidate identities and interactions during assessments and interviews. This processing is conducted in compliance with applicable Data Protection, AI Governance and Labour Laws. We ensure human oversight is maintained in all final hiring decisions. Your personal data is not used to train AI models. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
