Payroll Expert

Summary

The Payroll Expert serves as a regional subject matter expert, owning end-to-end payroll execution for specific countries or regions. This role requires deep technical expertise in local payroll regulations, systems implementation, and vendor management. The Payroll Expert acts as the go-to resource for complex payroll matters while driving continuous improvement in payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select relevant software for running payroll, incorporating Deel product technology requirements

• Ensure accurate and timely execution of payroll in your region, as well as in other trained countries

• Prepare and reconcile internal payroll reports, ensuring compliance with local tax authorities

• Own all critical local payroll and HR processes, including setting up involuntary deductions, supporting onboardings and offboardings of employees on record in your region

• Schedule payroll expenses collections and reconcile collections to expenses

• Assess and improve rapid growth processes and procedures, ensuring compliance

• Stay informed of relevant local regulatory and policies changes, communicating and establishing key changes across teams

• Work cross-functionally to provide expertise on local payroll and HR matters in your region

• Answer complex payroll and HR related questions from employees and clients in your region

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution

• 5+ years of payroll and HR experience with experience in relevant country

• Strong working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll and HR

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines timely and accurately

• Strong verbal and written skills to connect with clients and align with various stakeholders

• Strong interpersonal skills, explaining complex issues at an understandable level

• Advanced knowledge of local payroll software solutions

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets

• Strong proficiency in English

• Experience managing technology and external payroll providers is an advantage

• Experience with implementation of new payrolls on an industry-recognized payroll solution is preferred