Payroll Product Specialist | Belgium

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.

What you'll do :

The primary purpose of this role is to facilitate the successful execution of the build and configuration of Payspace payroll products ensuring compliance with local tax legislation in new countries earmarked for PaySpace by Deel’s expansion.

Conducting in-depth analysis of advisory packs, initiating clarifying discussions with advisors, and ensuring a comprehensive understanding of country-specific requirements.

Defining project requirements across various team pillars, identifying and assessing new system requirements, and escalating complex issues to the Lead for resolution.

Write specifications, and coordinate tasks with Payroll Business Analysts and QA. Collaborate with the in-country Compliance team (BA / QA) and in-country UAT to ensure product delivery is aligned with country specific requirements.

Obtaining country build approvals, conducting post-deployment evaluations, and maintaining compliance and quality standards in project builds are also vital aspects of this role

Key Responsibilities :

Research country-specific Legislative regulations ensuring compliance with the appropriate Tax Authority

Translation of related legislative documents from the official language of the build country to business English.

Configure and test payroll elements for compliance, and create clear, developer-friendly documentation to drive accurate coding by the Development Department

Advisory Pack Analysis

Analyse advisory packs and hold meetings to clarify legislative compliance requirements.

Build Requirements Definition

Define and document functional and legislative build requirements with Payroll BAs.

Identification of new system requirements

identify and escalate new system configuration for country-specific legislative requirements

Lead country legislative build, manage task delivery and communicate any delays to ensure timely project completion.

Product Configuration & Testing

Collaborate to create specifications and development tickets for payroll calculations and features.

Ensure product delivery aligns with country-specific requirements and resolve configuration & compliance issues.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

Collaborate with BAs and QA to ensure project builds meet legislative compliance standards.

Document Country Build Configurations

document and create training materials for country build

Post Go-Live Handover

conduct post-deployment meetings to the relevant stakeholders.

Experience :

Payroll Expertise : At least 3 years of hands-on experience in payroll configuration, with deep knowledge of payroll payment items, codes, and country-specific legislative requirements.

Technical Configuration : Proven ability to configure formulas, categorize pay elements, and maintain statutory rates, tables, and country-specific fields.

Analytical Skills : Strong aptitude for analyzing, interpreting, and critically evaluating information from in-country advisors and other sources.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Demonstrated success in working effectively with Product, Quality Assurance, and Development teams.

Excel Proficiency : Intermediate skills, including lookups, formulas, and advanced data manipulation.

Problem-Solving : Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills to handle complex scenarios.

Requirements Translation : Skilled in translating functional requirements into detailed technical specifications, ensuring compliance with legislative and product standards.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

3 years of experience in product configuration.

Familiarity with programming language calculations, such as JavaScript.

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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