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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 7,000 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 $17.3 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.
Who You Are?
You are a high-agency operator and business builder who enjoys solving complex, ambiguous problems and turning them into action.
This is a high-impact individual contributor role reporting to the COO. You will operate at the center of the business, tackling critical operational challenges, driving strategic initiatives, and helping scale Deel globally.
You move quickly, prioritize effectively, and are comfortable owning problems end-to-end, from defining the problem to implementing the solution.
For top performers, this role provides a clear trajectory toward leading a function or business unit (GM path) as the company scales.
Responsibilities
Partner directly with the COO on high-priority operational and strategic initiatives
Drive execution of Deel’s global expansion across operations, products, and new markets
Own end-to-end delivery of critical projects — from opportunity identification to execution
Break complex problems into clear, actionable workstreams
Generate data-driven insights through analysis of large datasets
Conduct market and competitive analysis to inform business decisions
Design and implement scalable operational processes
Support strategic planning, goal setting, and performance management
Build internal tools, workflows, and systems that increase operational leverage
Navigate open-ended problems with speed, structure, and strong judgment
Requirements
5 - 10 years of experience in product, operations, revenue ops, consulting
2 - 4 years of previous experience in a fast-growth startup
Strong analytical foundation with the ability to manipulate and synthesize data
Proficiency in data analysis and workflow automation
Strong track record of achievement (e.g delivered quantifiable business impact, quickly assumed responsibilities, or won competitive awards)
Can break complex problems into smaller, actionable solution steps
Quick learner with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Bonus Points
You're passionate about the future of work
You have a natural interest in working with AI
You have built solutions using low-code or no-code platforms
You have advanced working knowledge of SQL
You have experience building consumer/business-facing products where you have to think about customer experience and growth
You have worked in multiple countries, cultures, and places
You like getting bonus points :)
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 status and country
The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access
At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.
Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.
Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at recruiting@deel.com.
As part of our hiring process, we primarily rely on interviews and role-related assessments. In limited cases, we may also consider informal background information relevant to the role, in line with our privacy and fairness obligations.
This application process does utilise Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) and AI systems to assist in evaluating candidates based on experience level, technical skills and qualifications. As a fully remote company, we also utilise AI-powered deepfake and fraud detection technologies to verify the authenticity of candidate identities and interactions during assessments and interviews. This processing is conducted in compliance with applicable Data Protection, AI Governance and Labour Laws. We ensure human oversight is maintained in all final hiring decisions. Your personal data is not used to train AI models. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.