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PEO Payroll Administrator

Deel

Deel

Accounting & Finance
United States
Posted on Dec 18, 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 detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll Administrator to join our team within our Professional Employer Organization (PEO). The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and processing payroll related activities for multiple client companies, with specific duties including unemployment claims processing, garnishment set-up and handling, new hire reporting, and assisting with finalizing payroll and payment returns. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and has a solid understanding of payroll compliance and administration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Unemployment Claims Management: Prepare responses to unemployment claims, including gathering necessary payroll documentation and reviewing work history. Liaise with state agencies and clients to resolve disputes and maintain accurate records of claims status.

  • Garnishment Setup and Handling: Set up and process employee garnishments (wage garnishments, child support, tax levies, etc.) in compliance with legal requirements in the PEO payroll platform, PrismHR.

  • State Agency Coordination: Liaise with state agencies and clients to resolve unemployment disputes and maintain accurate records of claims status, as well as coordinate with appropriate agencies to ensure timely reporting of garnishments for active employees or responses for terminated employees.

  • Assist with Payroll Finalizing: Assist in the preparation and production of client payroll direct deposit processing, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of pay.

  • Track Returned Payments: Work closely with the Finance team and the Payroll team to track and correct returned payments from the bank.

  • Compliance and Documentation: Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including local, state, and international labor laws, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of claims and resolutions.

  • Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and provide claims reporting information to the payroll and human resource teams to respond to client inquiries regarding unemployment and garnishment related questions.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the payroll, finance, human resources, and tax teams to ensure smooth processing and accurate information sharing across Deel’s PEO platform.

  • Process Optimization: Continuously assess and improve the unemployment and garnishment administration process, leveraging Deel’s platform capabilities and integrating with external systems where necessary.

Key Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in handling garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and other deductions, preferably in a PEO environment.

  • 1+ years of experience in unemployment claims management, preferably in a PEO environment.

  • Experience with PrismHR, especially processing garnishments within the system, strongly preferred.

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

  • FPC (Fundamentals of Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) a plus.

Personal Attributes

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve issues independently.

  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Team player with a collaborative attitude.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.

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.