Job Overview
Location
Portugal
Job Type
Full-time
Category
HR & Recruiting
Date Posted
March 21, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Payroll Associate role at Deel is an entry-level position that plays a critical part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a globally distributed workforce of over 7,000 employees across 100+ countries. This role supports the backbone of Deel’s mission to provide seamless, compliant, and equitable payroll services, directly impacting employee trust and operational integrity.
- • As part of a fast-growing SaaS leader recognized by CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, and Deloitte Fast 500, the Payroll Associate contributes to a company that processed $11.2 billion in payments in 2024 alone, offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global payroll operations at scale.
- • Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting in the processing of payroll data for employees across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring all inputs are accurate and timely.
- • The role involves helping maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal details, compensation changes, and benefits enrollments, with strict attention to data integrity.
- • A key duty is verifying and reconciling employee data such as salaries, hours worked, bonuses, and deductions to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll finalization.
- • The Payroll Associate supports payroll tax calculations and filings under supervision, helping ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations.
- • Providing first-line support to employees for payroll-related inquiries—such as payslip questions, payment timing, or deduction clarifications—is a regular responsibility, requiring clear and empathetic communication.
- • The role includes assisting in maintaining compliance with evolving payroll laws and regulations across Deel’s operating countries, supporting audit readiness and regulatory adherence.
- • Working within a highly diverse, remote-first team spanning 74 languages and 100+ countries, the Payroll Associate gains exposure to multicultural collaboration and global HR practices.
- • This role offers a strong foundation for career growth in payroll, HR operations, or global compliance, with opportunities to develop expertise in payroll systems, data validation, and international labor regulations.
- • Employees in this position can build transferable skills in attention to detail, process adherence, and confidential information handling—competencies highly valued across finance, HR, and operations functions.
🎯 Requirements
- • High school diploma or equivalent
- • 1-3 years of experience in a payroll support or administrative role
- • Proficiency in English (minimum 90% fluency required)
- • Basic computer skills, including familiarity with spreadsheets and data entry systems
- • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- • Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- • Good verbal and written communication skills for employee support and team collaboration
🏖️ Benefits
- • Stock grant opportunities based on role, employment status, and location
- • Access to additional perks and benefits tailored to employment status and country of residence
- • Flexibility of remote work, including optional access to WeWork spaces for those who prefer hybrid arrangements
Skills & Technologies
About Deel, Inc.
Deel is a San Francisco-based payroll and compliance platform that enables businesses to hire, pay, and manage contractors and employees in over 150 countries. It automates onboarding, localized contracts, tax filings, and payments while ensuring adherence to local labor laws. The cloud software integrates with HR and accounting systems, offers visa and immigration support, and provides employer-of-record services for companies without local entities. Founded in 2019, Deel serves thousands of remote-first and distributed organizations, helping them scale global teams quickly and reduce administrative overhead associated with international employment.
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