Director, Customer Onboarding at Deel (Remote)

Deel is a global payroll solution that helps businesses hire anyone, anywhere. Using a tech-enabled self serve process, you can now hire independent contractors or full-time employees in over 150 countries, compliantly and in minutes. Today, Deel serves 4,500+ customers from SMBs to publicly traded companies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Customer Onboarding

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• As the Director of Customer Onboarding at Deel you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the payroll implementations for customers across the globe. You will lead a team of Customer Onboarding Managers, working closely with both internal teams and clients to ensure seamless, efficient, and compliant payroll implementations for multinational organizations.
• In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful integration and configuration of payroll solutions, ensuring that client payrolls are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with local, national, and international regulations. Your deep knowledge of global payroll processes, system implementation, and client service will be crucial to the success of client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Payroll Implementation Leadership: Lead, manage, and guide the regional team of Customer Onboarding Managers in delivering payroll implementation across multiple geographies and business sectors. Manage a book of business and ensure project goals are met, and the implementation process is smooth, efficient, and of the highest quality.
• Client Engagement and Communication: Act as executive contact for clients during the payroll implementation phase. Engage with clients as needed to understand their specific project and payroll needs, provide consultation on best practices, and ensure that their requirements are met through customized payroll solutions.
• Project Management: Oversee all stages of the payroll implementation process, including planning, system design, configuration, testing, data migration, and customer enablement, and post-implementation support. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Team Leadership: Manage a team of Customer Onboarding Managers. Provide guidance, support, and coaching to ensure high performance, professional development, and adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in payroll processes, workflows, and system functionality. Drive process optimization to improve accuracy, speed, and efficiency in the implementation process.
• Reporting and Analytics: Provide regular status updates to senior leadership and clients on implementation progress, key milestones, risks, and issues. Develop and present post-implementation reports to ensure transparency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in global payroll, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing payroll system implementations, preferably in a payroll outsourcing or managed services environment.
• Proven experience in successfully managing complex payroll implementations for multinational clients across multiple countries.
• Expertise in working with payroll technology platforms 
• Strong understanding of global payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance standards across various regions (North America, EMEA, APAC, LATAM).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree or relevant certifications, such as CPP, are a plus).

Skills:

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a proven track record of motivating and developing a high-performing team.
• Exceptional client-facing communication skills with the ability to understand and address client needs while delivering complex payroll solutions.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).

Bonus Points

• Experience navigating cross-browser and cross-platform development challenges.
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities.
• Knowledge of additional tech stacks or expertise across multiple technical domains.

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:

• Provided computer equipment tailored to your role
• 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 WeWork access where available.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online