Benefits Manager

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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.

Summary

The Benefits Manager will shape and scale our global benefits programs to support a diverse, distributed workforce. You'll lead the design and launch of new benefits initiatives, manage renewals, build strong partnerships with vendors, and ensure operational excellence across all benefits-related processes. This role requires a strategic thinker who can operate at both the high level and in the details—balancing cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and a passion for innovation in the future of work. You'll also serve as a trusted advisor, supporting both internal stakeholders and clients in navigating complex benefits landscapes that align with Deel's global mission.

Responsibilities

• Launch new benefits programs from scratch
• Project manage renewals of existing policies
• Manage relationships with vendors and partners
• Develop materials to support Deel's benefits offerings
• Tackle special projects within the benefits space
• Serve as a subject matter expert on all things benefits
• Create new processes to support Deel's ever-growing operations
• Support clients in finding benefits solutions that are a good fit for their needs
• Resolve complex cross-team queries.

Desired Skills And Competencies

• 5+ years of experience in Benefits, either working for a broker or at a large start-up
• Ability to build strong partnerships, influence decisions, and communicate complex work in a clear and concise manner across a variety of audiences
• High level of ownership, confidentiality, and attention to detail
• Operational experience running benefits plans
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Data driven; advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated interest in the future of work and evolving workplace trends
• Strong creative thinking skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions
• Proficient in SQL, with hands-on experience querying and analyzing data
• Experience building consumer or business-facing products, with a focus on user experience and growth
• Proven ability to work effectively across diverse cultures, countries, and environments
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude and appreciation for going above and beyond expectations

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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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 of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Human Resources Services

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