Team Lead, Payroll Operations

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.

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 15000 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 trillion Annual Recurring Revenue 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.

As Team Lead, Payroll Operations, you’ll take on a player‑coach role, managing a team of Payroll Specialists while actively supporting payroll execution across multiple customers and entities in South Africa. You will drive process improvements, maintain vendor and stakeholder relationships, and serve as a subject‑matter expert for payroll compliance and accuracy.

• Process payroll for assigned customers and provide guidance to team members as a subject‑matter expert
• Lead a team of Payroll Specialists to ensure timely and compliant payroll delivery
• Implement and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and controls
• Analyze payroll data to identify areas for improvement and drive process enhancements
• Deliver training and communication to internal teams to ensure understanding of payroll processes
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors and tax authorities to ensure timely filings and payments

• 5+ years of experience processing payroll for multiple entities
• Strong working knowledge of local payroll and HR regulations in South Africa
• Experience with local payroll systems and vendor management
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience working cross‑functionally
• Bonus for people management experience

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programmes reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

• 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 encourages 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.

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.

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