Automation Specialist | EMEA

📋 Description

• • Deel is at the forefront of revolutionizing global employment, operating as the fastest-growing SaaS company in history and a leader in the future of work. We empower businesses to scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly by providing an all-in-one payroll and HR platform designed for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business, breaking down traditional barriers to hiring and career advancement. With a presence in over 100 countries and a team speaking 74 languages, we foster a connected, dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.
• • As an Automation Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our operational efficiency and streamlining complex workflows across engineering, product, and business teams. Your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and maintain robust automated systems and processes. This involves identifying opportunities to reduce manual workloads, improve data accuracy, and accelerate operational velocity through the strategic application of automation technologies.
• • You will be instrumental in translating intricate business problems into scalable, reusable automation workflows and solutions. This requires a deep understanding of business needs coupled with technical expertise in automation tools and scripting. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying inefficiencies and developing practical, innovative solutions that directly contribute to the organization's ability to operate more effectively and adapt to evolving market demands.
• • Key responsibilities include building and implementing a scalable, reusable automation framework leveraging tools such as Jira/Service Desk, Zapier, Zendesk, and Looker. You will develop and maintain critical integrations using APIs, JSON, and SQL, and will be proficient in scripting languages like Python to automate tasks and processes.
• • A significant part of your role will involve optimizing business and engineering processes through automation. This means actively seeking out manual processes that can be automated, designing elegant and efficient automation solutions, and ensuring these solutions align with broader business objectives.
• • You will be responsible for translating operational and business requirements into clear technical specifications and detailed automation workflows. Furthermore, you will build internal automation tools and scripts to streamline day-to-day operational processes, thereby freeing up valuable human resources for more strategic initiatives.
• • Collaboration is key in this role. You will work closely with operations, product, and technical teams to ensure that all automation solutions are seamlessly integrated and effectively meet business needs. Maintaining clear and comprehensive documentation for all automation workflows and processes is also a critical aspect of the job, ensuring knowledge transfer and ease of maintenance.
• • You will also contribute to data visualization efforts by creating and adjusting Looker Dashboards, providing actionable insights from automated data streams. The ability to manage large or multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, is essential for success in this dynamic role.
• • This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation frameworks and contribute directly to the operational backbone of a rapidly growing global company. Your work will have a tangible impact on how Deel operates, enabling us to serve our customers better and maintain our position as a leader in the future of work.
• • By automating repetitive tasks and optimizing workflows, you will empower teams to focus on higher-value activities, driving innovation and growth. You will be a key player in ensuring Deel's operational excellence as we continue our trajectory of rapid expansion and market leadership. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a passion for problem-solving and a proven ability to deliver impactful automation solutions.
• • The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a proven track record in designing and implementing automation workflows for complex business processes, and hands-on experience with essential tools and technologies. Your ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions will be crucial, making you an invaluable asset to our team.
• • We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, remote-first environment and is eager to contribute to a company that is fundamentally changing how the world works. Your expertise will directly support our mission to unlock global opportunity and build the infrastructure for the future of work.