Payroll Expert

Payroll Expert | Brazil

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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. 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 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and drives a connected and dynamic culture that fosters learning and innovation for our customers.

Why Deel We are transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies—breaking down borders that have traditionally limited hiring and career opportunities. Deel provides the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 Deel paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and strong ratings from customers. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator, tackling complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives.

Job Description – Advanced level of English mandatory.

Summary
The Payroll Operations Team is responsible for end-to-end payroll service delivery in Deel's Global Payroll and Employer of Record businesses. This includes supporting clients with local payroll expertise and managing accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely execution of payroll in your region, and 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 policy 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
• 4+ 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
• Experience in multiple country jurisdictions is an advantage
• Experience with multiple payroll technologies is an advantage
• Processing of all payrolls (Advance, Monthly, Vacation, Termination, etc.)
• Processing of occasional payroll routines (allowances, sales commission, awards, gratuities, bonuses, stock options, etc.)
• Manual and batch processing of employee movements (Admission, Leave, Returns, Movements, etc.)
• Issuance and verification of taxes related to payroll
• Calculation of expatriate payroll, including payments in two countries
• Validation and transmission of statutory filings
• Annual payroll routines
• Customer service as a payroll specialist for clarifying calculations and payroll routines
• Verification of calculations, reports, documents and files generated for customers
• Generate and maintain internal control reports, documents and files
• Generate and maintain payroll calendars

The Payroll Expert, internal activities

• Identify and implement processes and services improvements
• Participate in special internal projects
• Perform administrative duties
• Follow and act on the escalation matrix
• Keep reports and performance metrics up to date
• Represent the best interests of the company

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay and scalable benefits, rewards, and perks that 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 status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we're an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other legally protected characteristics.

We will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails (e.g., @deel.com) and other company emails. You can view up-to-date job listings on our careers page. Deel is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace and will provide accommodations on request during the recruitment process. Please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at of the accommodation you may require.

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