Project Manager, People
DeelWho 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 6,000 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 $12 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.
Overview:
The Project Manager, People coordinates our efforts across mergers and acquisitions (M&A), HR compliance, people operations, payroll, and benefits activities to ensure cross-functional alignment and delivery. The role will leverage strategic and holistic thinking alongside meticulous project management skills to build and manage plans across a wide variety of work.
The Project Manager will lead initiatives aimed at optimizing our human resources processes in compliance, but is heavily focused on M&A. The role works closely with HR leadership and cross-functional teams in People and across the business to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with our strategic goals.
What You'll Do
Plan, execute, and oversee M&A projects from due diligence to post-merger integration, ensuring people team timelines and objectives are met.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, milestones, risk assessments, and deliverables.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including corporate development, compliance, legal, and finance.
Monitor project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards.
Identify potential project risks, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring for issues.
Assess and manage project scope changes.
Support due diligence efforts by gathering, analyzing, and documenting relevant data.
Facilitate integration planning and execution, ensuring alignment between merging entities.
Monitor and report on project progress to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Serve as a project owner and point of contact for all M&A and compliance-related activities.
Prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations for stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.
Develop and refine tools, templates, and processes to improve efficiency in M&A and compliance projects.
Identify lessons learned and implement best practices for future projects.
What You'll Need
Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in project management, with specific experience in M&A, payroll and tax, HR compliance, or general HR highly preferred.
What You Bring
Proven track record of managing highly complex cross-functional projects.
Strong knowledge of M&A processes, HR and compliance frameworks.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Monday.com) and Google suite.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of all HR functions with a background in management, performance, and engagement.
Knowledge of, and experience with, change management principles.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage and influence various stakeholders at all levels of the organization, ensuring the successful delivery of projects.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work effectively in a rapidly evolving environment.
Interest in, and curiosity for, designing and building project plans with high sensitivity and high urgency.
Self-directed with a high level of initiative; ability to set priorities, meet challenging deadlines and achieve quick resolution of issues.
Competence in making timely, effective, and principles-based decisions using strong judgment to weigh inputs from multiple stakeholders and effectively managing tradeoffs, then aligning stakeholders to those decisions.
Understanding of various global employment laws and their impact on HR matters.
Demonstrated ability to partner within and outside of HR successfully.
Unquestioned integrity with assertiveness, presence, and confidence.
High EQ, personal maturity, cultural awareness and compassion.
Ability to travel internationally for offsites and events as needed.
Strong desire and preference to work in a fully remote, global environment and not in an office.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs.
Key Competencies:
Communication - the ability to effectively summarize, articulate, convey and otherwise communicate information based on the audience
Risk Management - the ability to think holistically and broadly, identify potential risks, and foresee issues with a plan to address proactively
Organization and Planning - the ability to organize large amounts of information and data, synthesize the information, and create extensive and accurate plans to deliver necessary and impactful work
Problem Solving - the ability to stay positive and focused if and when a problem arises, stay curious and challenged to identify solutions, deliver options, and drive forward decisions in solving problems
Negotiation - the ability to understand and empathize with all parties involved and drive discussions to bring parties to agreement and resolution
We do not have offices. We are remote first and fully global and remote. We expect people to be comfortable, autonomous, and thrive in a remote working environment. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand our culture and work environment to ensure it's the right fit for you.
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.
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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.
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