Payroll Expert | France

About Deel

Deel is a unified payroll and HR solution built for international teams. Its goal is to make global work accessible to people, teams, and businesses everywhere. The platform brings together HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management in one integrated system, supported by AI-based tools and its own payroll infrastructure. It serves every type of worker across 150+ countries, helping organizations grow with greater speed, control, and compliance.

Deel is one of the world’s largest fully distributed companies, with about 7,000 people working from more than 100 countries and speaking 74 languages. The company’s culture is built around connection, learning, and innovation.

As a rapidly expanding SaaS business, Deel is reshaping how talent connects with global employers by removing barriers that have traditionally limited hiring and career growth. The company describes its mission as building the infrastructure for the future of work and supporting a more inclusive global economy. In 2024, Deel paid out $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and delivered healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries.

Its growth and customer trust are reflected in recognitions such as CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated placement on Y Combinator’s top companies lists, along with a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple, and Google. Deel is backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and reached $1B in annual recurring revenue in just over five years.

Role Summary

The Payroll Expert acts as a regional specialist responsible for managing payroll from start to finish for designated countries or regions. The role demands strong knowledge of local payroll rules, systems rollout, and vendor coordination. This person is expected to be the main point of contact for complex payroll issues while also helping improve payroll operations over time.

Responsibilities

• Assess payroll software options and choose solutions that align with Deel’s product and technology requirements.
• Run payroll accurately and on schedule for the assigned region, and for additional countries where training has been completed.
• Compile, review, and reconcile internal payroll reports while maintaining compliance with local tax authorities.
• Take ownership of essential local payroll and HR workflows, including involuntary deductions and employee onboarding/offboarding for the region.
• Plan payroll funding collection timelines and reconcile collected amounts against payroll costs.
• Review existing processes and procedures in fast-growing environments and strengthen them while maintaining compliance.
• Track legal, tax, and policy changes affecting payroll locally and communicate required updates across teams.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to provide regional payroll and HR expertise.
• Respond to advanced payroll and HR questions from employees and clients in the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of experience in payroll and HR, including experience in the relevant country.
• Strong understanding of local payroll and HR laws, rules, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal ability to explain complex topics in a clear, practical way.
• Advanced familiarity with local payroll software tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets at an intermediate level.
• Strong command of English.
• Exposure to managing payroll technology and external payroll vendors is a plus.
• Prior experience implementing payroll on a recognized payroll platform is preferred.
• Experience working across multiple country jurisdictions is beneficial.
• Experience with multiple payroll systems or technologies is beneficial.

Total Rewards and Additional Information

Deel says its compensation philosophy is centered on fair, market-aligned pay and benefits. The company offers scalable rewards designed to be inclusive and accessible.

• Stock grant opportunities may be available depending on role, employment status, and location.
• Extra perks and benefits can vary by employment status and country.
• Remote work flexibility is included, with optional access to WeWork locations.

Salary ranges, where applicable, are quoted in USD as a global reference point, and offers are localized to the candidate’s country currency using a market-aligned conversion. Final compensation is determined using objective, job-related factors such as experience, skills, and location. Deel does not request salary history.

Deel is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including different races, religions, sexes, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, ages, marital statuses, veteran statuses, disability statuses, pregnancy or maternity statuses, and other legally protected characteristics.

Deel uses company-specific email domains for applicant communication, including @deel.com and acquired-company domains such as @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. The company also provides recruitment, selection, and interview accommodations for candidates with disabilities or other needs. Requests can be shared with the Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com.

The hiring process mainly relies on interviews and role-related assessments. In limited situations, informal background information relevant to the role may also be considered in line with privacy and fairness obligations.

Deel may use automated employment decision tools and AI-assisted systems to review experience, technical skills, and qualifications. Since the company operates remotely, it may also use AI-driven deepfake and fraud detection tools to verify candidate identity and assessment integrity. Human oversight remains part of final hiring decisions, personal data is not used to train AI models, and processing follows applicable data protection, AI governance, and labor laws.

For New York City residents, an independent bias audit has been completed for the automated decision tool in line with Local Law 144.

This role is remote and full time, with Mauritius listed as the location.

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