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German Payroll Implementation Consultant

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5 Locations
Mid level
5 Locations
Mid level
The Implementation Consultant gathers data for payroll projects, manages project setups, performs payroll runs, and supports the transition to production, ensuring smooth payroll operations in Germany.
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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 100+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 5,000 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 $800  million 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.

The role in a nutshell:

The Implementation Consultant (IC) position role is to gather the data needed to set up the payroll projects in the German payroll engine and in liaison with the global implementation team, perform this set up and associated reports alone, manage the project in its early days from the data gathering phase, till first month of Go live, having managed and produced in between the monthly parallel runs needed to have a perfect setup and produce the monthly payroll.


The IC is responsible for the project management till the Go live if the project is managed at local market (LM) level or follows the guidance and phasing (and then use our templates) of the Global Implementation team.

How you will make a difference: 

The tasks described below are the main ones, the mission of IC is not limited to those ones as the role may evolve or the IC may receive additional business related  missions.

Request For Proposal (RFP) -Prospect

- Support German GM if needed in RFP calls in explaining GE Payroll specifics and how Implementation is taking place on a GE payroll engine and process perspective.

Data Gathering

- Support Global Managed Payroll (GMP)/Implementation team on calls with clients to complete the GE payroll specifics explanations and templates adaptations if needed.

- Complete the GE LM part of the SG global implementation team documents to align Unity (SG global Payroll aggregator) – GE payroll engine and client input.

- Send to Global Implementation team and/or client the GE LM information and template needed to set up a GE Payroll in our GE payroll engine: summary of data and GE statutory files gathered in the excel called «Master data info required».

- Explain to GMP team and/or client the GE country service list to define/fine tune the exhaustive list of services (some of them included in the standard payroll package, some of them being additional services selected by the client) so our GE team know what services we will deliver, we can map and set them up in the Country Service Description (CSD) and aligned between client/GMP and Unity level/GE Payroll team.

System Build (SB)

- Based on the different set of data contained in Gross to Net (GTN), previous reports, payroll ledgers, tax reports, master data files, CRM, and all HR/CBA/client specific agreement, create in the payroll engine:

  • Payroll Project including all the different locations.

  • Creation of specific codes.

  • Specific client/CBA setup  including all permanent and variable entitlements as well as the health/life insurance social contracts and contributions.

  • Load the current civil year historic of payroll data up to the month prior to the parallel run including all the payslips and other payroll docs Parallel.

  • Help the GMP team with the mapping of our local codes to the global ones.

- Perform as needed (usually 1 up to 3) parallels payroll runs: calculate the payroll as if we were the provider and deliver all the output and then analyse through a reconciliation the differences we might have with the client’s current payroll provider. The objective is to understand if there’s the need of adjusting any setup from our side and erase the differences. This reconciliation is done by comparing both GTN and payslips.

- Continue to support GMP Implementation team, with any adjustments on the mapping.

- Prepare Go live and manage all interactions, additional requests or set up at LM level.

Transition to Payroll Production

- Prepare the transition to Production/Operations by creating the client profile template and organise with Payroll Team leader the client account creation in Global Unity (GU).

- Prepare a call before the last parallel run with the Operations Payroll Specialist (OPS) who will take on the project and discuss about client specificities. The OPS will integrate the process in the last parallel run. This is to help having a smooth transition to the Go live.

- Support the OPS during the first month of production by keeping the ownership at LM of relationship with client/GMP team and verifying the input and output of the Payroll.

- Transfer completely ownership, all access, data to the OPS after 1st month of production.

Job profile requirements and qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree. Degree in business related field would be an advantage.

  • Full knowledge about GE payroll and GE HR related legislation.

  • Full knowledge about current GE Payroll engine set up: SAGE HR Suite.

  • Minimum level  of Cambridge level C1 in English and fluent in German Language ( C2), written and oral communication skills are essential.

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office,  Xls, but Word also.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to comfortably interact & communicate with all levels of the organization.

  • A self-starter personality with ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet deadlines in a changing environment.

  • Strong administration and organisational skills are essential.

  • High levels of attention to detail.

  • Good client management skills.

  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise.

  • Self-directed individual with initiative.

  • HR related experience would be an advantage.

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 visitingour 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 accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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MS Office
Sage Hr Suite

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