Payroll Associate, Africa Payroll India

**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 6,000 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 $12 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.

**Summary**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Establish, maintain, and strengthen trusted client relationships as the primary day-to-day contact.
- Must have experience in Africa, Kenya, Israel payroll or Kenya, Israel payroll HR Shared Services.
- Ensure timely receipt, validation, and processing of payroll data in accordance with payroll schedules.
- Coordinate with in-country payroll vendors to ensure delivery timelines are met and minimize escalations.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of payroll data to partners and clients.
- Oversee the receipt and disbursement of net pay and delivery of payroll reports per agreed schedules.
- Reconcile and validate payroll data in line with company standards and compliance requirements.
- Manage client and internal queries using the case management system, ensuring resolution in line with SLAs.
- Conduct root cause analysis and develop action plans to resolve payroll issues.
- Support process improvements and participate in procedural development to enhance team performance.
- Maintain a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and timeliness in all payroll-related activities.
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for payroll processes in the Africa region.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

**Core Competencies**:

- Commitment to service excellence and client satisfaction.
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling and reconciliation.
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
- Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written.
- Ability to adhere to procedures, policies, and strict deadlines.

**Required Skills and Experience**:

- Background in Payroll, HR, Finance, or related systems.
- In-depth understanding of end-to-end payroll processing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced level preferred).
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).

**Preferred Skills and Experience**:

- Experience in a multinational shared service or global payroll environment.
- Kenya, Israel payroll specialist
- HR shared services
- excel - pivot tables, if, sum, v-lookup, h-lookup
- Prior experience processing payroll across African countries.
- Professional payroll certification (e.g., CIPP, APA, or equivalent).
- Additional language skills (e.g., French, Portuguese, Arabic) are a plus.

**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 stat