Deel is seeking a Payroll Expert | South Korea to act as a regional subject matter expert, owning end-to-end payroll execution. This role requires deep technical expertise in local payroll regulations, systems implementation, and vendor management.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and select relevant software for running payroll, incorporating Deel product technology requirements.
- Ensure accurate and timely execution of payroll in your region, as well as in other trained countries.
- Prepare and reconcile internal payroll reports, ensuring compliance with local tax authorities.
- Own all critical local payroll and HR processes, including setting up involuntary deductions, supporting onboardings and offboarding of employees on record in your region.
- Schedule payroll expenses collections and reconcile collections to expenses.
- Assess and improve rapid growth processes and procedures, ensuring compliance.
- Stay informed of relevant local regulatory and policies changes, communicating and establishing key changes across teams.
- Work cross-functionally to provide expertise on local payroll and HR matters in your region.
- Answer complex payroll and HR related questions from employees and clients in your region.
What We're Looking For
- Native Korean language expertise and English conversational expertise.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- 4+ years of payroll and HR experience with experience in relevant country.
- Strong working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll and HR.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines timely and accurately.
- Strong verbal and written skills to connect with clients and align with various stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills, explaining complex issues at an understandable level.
- Advanced knowledge of local payroll software solutions.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.
- Strong proficiency in English.
Nice to Have
- Experience managing technology and external payroll providers is an advantage.
- Experience with implementation of new payrolls on an industry-recognized payroll solution is preferred.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Sheets
- Local payroll software solutions
Benefits & Compensation
- 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.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates based in South Korea.
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.
