Deel

Global Senior Payroll Associate

Deel

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Spain

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead end-to-end validation of payroll data across all regions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and readiness for payroll execution.
  • Perform reconciliations, proactively identify discrepancies, and drive timely resolution.
  • Support preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports.
  • Maintain global payroll calendars and support the Global Payroll Programs & Product Manager in integrating regulatory or procedural changes into SOPs.
  • Ensure operational controls—including approval workflows, audit checkpoints, and compliance reviews—are consistently applied across all data validation processes.
  • Serve as the primary interface between internal payroll teams, regional operations, external vendors, and executive stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with the Global Payroll Programs & Product Manager, Product, Engineering, and Payroll teams to implement system enhancements, process automation, and country/entity expansions.
  • Analyze payroll data to detect anomalies, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution
  • 3–5 years of progressive payroll or related experience, preferably in multi-country or global payroll environments.
  • Strong technical knowledge of payroll systems, integrations, and reporting methodologies.
  • Deep understanding of payroll compliance, regulatory requirements, and global governance frameworks.
  • Experience participating in process improvements, payroll initiatives, or system enhancements.
  • Strong analytical skills, with experience in complex reconciliations, data validation, and reporting.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor junior team members.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll data validationreconciliationspayroll reportingprocess automationdata analysispayroll systemsintegrationsreporting methodologiescompliance reviewsanomaly detection
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationanalytical skillsmentoringproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsattention to detailproactive approachstakeholder management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Accounting