Associate Operations Director

Associate Operations Director Deel•Roma, Italy

Job-ID: 5aeff0af-36f4-4a70-a36e-958a8299ee43 Reference: 78235c5e-e3cf-4a08-819c-94cd348d02da Team: Operations Core Location: United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Italy Salary: $110,000

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- $140,000 US

Employment type: Full-time

Posted: 2026-07-21

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
The Associate Operations Director, oversees and optimizes the day-to-day operational functions at Deel, including operational performance, resource management, and process improvement.

This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that all operational processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with the organization's strategic goals.

By focusing on optimizing operational performance, this role is essential for supporting the organization's growth, improving service delivery, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities
Analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement scalable process improvements. Lead automation initiatives to reduce manual work and improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance tools and remove friction in internal and customer-facing processes. Develop and enforce operational controls to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and strengthen security. Improve frameworks for fraud prevention, risk management, and regulatory alignment. Define, monitor, and optimize key risk indicators to proactively address potential gaps. Drive customer-first process improvements to ensure smooth and frictionless interactions. Enhance service performance by improving turnaround times, resolution quality, and escalation handling. Expand self-service options to empower customers and reduce reliance on manual support. Implement feedback loops to capture insights and guide continuous improvement. Oversee operational readiness for expansion into new markets or services. Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure smooth execution of launches. Assess and address operational, regulatory, and compliance considerations for new initiatives. Align operational processes with go-to-market strategies. Ensure seamless onboarding and adoption by identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks. Provide frameworks, tools, and resources that enable strong customer outcomes. Monitor post-launch performance and refine processes for continuous improvement. Partner with internal stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives and operational projects. Establish clear goals, metrics, and reporting mechanisms to track outcomes. Act as a strategic partner to leadership, ensuring smooth collaboration and ex