Payroll Product Specialist | Switzerland @Deel

Job Description

Payroll Configuration Specialist

Deel (Payspace)

About Deel:

Deel is a global company that simplifies hiring for businesses worldwide. Our platform empowers companies to hire anyone, anywhere, by providing the tools and expertise needed to manage international payroll, compliance, and benefits. With a team of over 3,000 employees in 100+ countries, we are committed to building a world without hiring borders. After a successful Series D in 2021 and an additional $50M raised in 2023, Deel’s valuation has doubled to $12B, making it an exciting time to join our team.

About the Role:

The Payroll Configuration Specialist is responsible for building and configuring Payspace payroll products to ensure compliance with local tax legislation in new countries as Deel expands. This involves in-depth analysis of advisory packs, defining project requirements, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring product delivery meets country-specific needs.

Responsibilities:

• Research country-specific legislative regulations and ensure compliance with relevant tax authorities.
• Translate legislative documents from the official language to business English.
• Configure and test payroll elements for compliance and create developer-friendly documentation.
• Analyze advisory packs and clarify legislative requirements with advisors.
• Define and document functional and legislative build requirements with Payroll Business Analysts.
• Identify and escalate new system configuration needs for country-specific legislative requirements.
• Lead country legislative builds, manage task delivery, and communicate any delays.
• Collaborate to create specifications and development tickets for payroll calculations and features.
• Ensure product delivery aligns with country-specific requirements and resolve configuration and compliance issues.
• Collaborate with BAs and QA to ensure project builds meet legislative compliance standards.
• Document country build configurations and create training materials.
• Conduct post-deployment meetings with stakeholders.

Experience:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in payroll configuration, including payment items, codes, and legislative requirements.
• Proven ability to configure formulas, categorize pay elements, and maintain statutory rates, tables, and country-specific fields.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret information from advisors and other sources.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration with Product, QA, and Development teams.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency (lookups, formulas, data manipulation).
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to translate functional requirements into technical specifications.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):

• 3 years of experience in product configuration.
• Familiarity with programming language calculations (e.g., JavaScript).

Total Rewards:

Deel offers competitive pay, scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, including:

• Provided computer equipment.
• Stock grant opportunities (depending on role, employment status, and location).
• Additional perks and benefits (depending on employment status and country).
• Flexible remote work, including WeWork access (where available).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.

Accommodation:

Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. Please inform the Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com if you require accommodation.

Communication:

Deel will communicate with applicants using Deel-specific emails (@deel.com, @payspace.com, @paygroup.com). View current job listings on our careers page.

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