Senior Implementation Manager | APAC at Deel

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 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 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 $17.3 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. Summary Responsible for overseeing the successful implementation and data migration of complex HRIS systems for Deel’s clients. You will lead and manage the full HRIS implementation process, ensuring that clients’ HR data is accurately transferred, systems are properly configured, and the transition is seamless. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, guiding clients through the setup and migration phases, while offering ongoing support and training. This role must be based in the APAC region and will support clients across both APAC and EMEA markets. Responsibilities - Lead complex HRIS implementation projects: Independently manage and execute complex HRIS implementation requests, ensuring a smooth and successful roll-out for new and transitioning clients. - Mentor and collaborate: Act as a mentor to new Implementation Managers, guiding them through complex scenarios and promoting best practices in HRIS implementation. - Expert consulting: Serve as a consultant for client stakeholders, recommending and implementing best practices for HRIS migrations. - Platform expertise: Act as a subject matter expert on the Deel HR platform and its touchpoints with other Deel products, providing expert guidance on features and functionalities. - Data migration and integrity: Oversee and perform data imports to migrate client data from their outgoing HRIS to Deel HR, ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and compliance with data protection regulations. - Project management: Plan, validate, and meticulously test data transfers to prevent errors and minimize disruptions, consistently delivering projects to closure with high client satisfaction. - Process improvement and leadership: Take a leading role in the development and refinement of internal HRIS migration processes, suggesting and implementing improvements to standard operating procedures and exploring product automation opportunities. - Team coordination: Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless communication and execution of HRIS implementation projects, fostering a collaborative environment and driving project success. - Data analysis and reporting: Analyze client data before and after migration to ensure accuracy, completeness, and client satisfaction, and produce detailed reports to inform internal stakeholders and improve future implementations. Qualifications - Minimum 3-5 years of experience in HRIS Implementation and Data Migration, with demonstrated expertise in managing complex migration projects. - Extensive experience in HR Data Migration and customer onboarding, with a strong focus on accuracy and data integrity. - Proven ability to analyze large volumes of employee data, ensuring data accuracy at all stages of the migration process. - Strong project management skills, with the ability to design and manage effective system migration plans and schedules for clients. - Experience in consulting on or executing change management within enterprise organizations. - Deep understanding of HR processes, policies, and best practices, with proficiency in HRIS systems and related software tools. - Passion for teaching and empowering both customers and colleagues, demonstrating commitment to customer service and relationship building. - Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication skills, capable of clearly conveying complex ideas and data to customers and team members in written, presentation, and verbal formats. - Have experience in Payroll, preferred - Have experience managing clients and team members across multiple countries and time zones, preferred - Have experience working in a remote team environment, preferred - Have prior experience in a high-growth startup or scale-up, preferred - Possess prior Fintech or HRtech industry experience, preferred 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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