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Senior PEO HRBP - Team Lead

Deel

Deel

People & HR
United States
Posted on Oct 25, 2024

Who we are is what we do.

Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily.

The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why should you be part of our success story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) to lead our HRBP team within the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) division. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for managing a team of HRBPs while providing strategic HR guidance to our clients, ensuring the seamless management of global workforces. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership, client stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive HR operations, compliance, and workforce management strategies across multiple regions. Your leadership will be crucial in enhancing the client experience, optimizing the PEO services for scalability, and driving team performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR Business Partners, providing guidance, performance feedback, and career development opportunities.

  • Establish clear team goals and KPIs, ensuring alignment with the division's strategic objectives and client needs.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability within the HRBP team.

Client Relationship Management:

  • Serve as an executive point of escalation for clients on complex HR and employment matters within the PEO framework.

  • Ensure your team delivers strategic HR guidance, advising on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and compliance across diverse markets.

Strategic HR Leadership:

  • Drive the development and execution of HR strategies that align with client business objectives, enhancing employee engagement, retention, and organizational performance.

  • Collaborate with senior clients and internal leadership to design and implement global HR initiatives that support long-term business goals.

Compliance & Risk Management:

  • Ensure that HR policies, procedures, and programs adhere to local labor laws and regulations across multiple regions.

  • Provide expert advice on complex HR issues, such as terminations, layoffs, and labor disputes, ensuring that risks are mitigated and managed effectively.

Employee Lifecycle Management:

  • Oversee all stages of the employee lifecycle for client organizations, ensuring seamless onboarding, performance management, compensation planning, and offboarding processes.

HR Data Analytics:

  • Lead your team in leveraging HR data to generate actionable insights, supporting decision-making in talent management, employee engagement, and workforce optimization.

  • Present data-driven HR recommendations to clients and internal teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Collaboration & Integration:

  • Partner with internal teams (Legal, Payroll, Benefits, and Operations) to ensure a smooth, integrated PEO experience for clients.

  • Provide strategic support during client onboarding, transitions, and during periods of organizational change.

Talent Development & Change Management:

  • Lead initiatives that support clients in designing and implementing talent development programs, leadership development, and employee growth strategies.

  • Serve as a key advisor during periods of organizational change, including restructures, mergers, and workforce realignments.

Requirements:

  • Experience: 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or team management role. Experience in PEO, global HR consulting, or a similar environment is preferred.

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master’s degree or HR certification preferred).

  • Global Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in managing HR operations for global, distributed workforces, and navigating complex international labor laws and compliance challenges.

  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing HR teams, manage client relationships at the executive level, and drive HR strategies that align with business objectives.

  • Problem-Solving: Strong skills in resolving complex employee relations and compliance issues, with a focus on pragmatic, risk-managed solutions.

  • Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex HR strategies and initiatives to diverse stakeholders, including clients, team members, and leadership.

  • Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with HRIS systems, HR data analytics, and payroll platforms. Experience with Deel’s platform is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with PEO-specific platforms such as PrismHR, along with a track record of scaling HR operations in a high-growth environment.

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

  • Provided computer equipment tailored to your role

  • 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 WeWork access where available

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 visiting our 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.