Data Conversion Specialist

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.

Who Are You?

You’ll be the face and voice of Deel for our clients, both internally and externally. In this dynamic role, you’ll be responsible for onboarding Clients and setting them up for durable relationships with Deel to enable long-term success. You will serve as our client’s trusted advisor by providing strategic guidance during the onboarding phase on operational and product-related issues. Simultaneously, you will be an internal advocate for clients with Deel by championing new products and capabilities to facilitate the expansion of each client’s business with Deel. You will facilitate on-time onboarding through project management of all stakeholders involved.

You are a passionate business builder at heart. You get energized by tackling complex, challenging, often ambiguous problems and driving real impact across a business. You are not afraid to get your hands dirty to deliver projects. You are a talented generalist at home, diving into data for insights, and confident in cross-functional project management with multiple stakeholders. Working with great people is a non-negotiable priority because you thrive in a highly collaborative, high-performance team. If that is you, join our team!

Duties

• HCM Data Migration: Lead and execute data conversion processes, including the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of HCM data, such as employee records, payroll, benefits, performance management, and compensation, from legacy systems into Deel Platforms

• Data Mapping and Transformation: Collaborate with Onboarding and Implementation team teams to define data mapping and transformation rules. Ensure accurate alignment between legacy and target system data structures.

• Data Validation & Quality Assurance: Perform rigorous data validation checks and reconciliations to ensure that converted data is accurate, complete, and adheres business rules and compliance requirements.

• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of data conversion processes, including mapping specifications, data transformation rules, and any custom configurations.

• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with project management teams to understand business requirements, data specifications, and project timelines. Ensure data migration aligns with overall project goals.

• Testing & Troubleshooting: Coordinate testing efforts to validate the accuracy of converted data in the new system. Identify and resolve any data discrepancies or conversion issues, working with technical teams to resolve them quickly.

• Continuous Improvement: Recommend improvements to the data conversion process, focusing on enhancing data accuracy, conversion efficiency, and reducing the potential for errors.

What You Will Need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in HCM data migration, data conversion, or related roles. Experience working with HCM platforms

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in data mapping, ETL processes, and data transformation.

  • Expertise in leveraging Javascript/Python to manipulate and transform data

  • Strong understanding of HCM data models and HR business processes, including employee records, payroll, benefits, performance management, and compensation.

  • Experience with SQL and other query languages to extract and manipulate data.

  • Familiarity with cloud-based HCM platforms and tools.

• Data Quality: Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure data integrity throughout the conversion process.

• Analytical & Problem Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve data-related issues.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to create clear documentation and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Project Management: Experience managing or supporting complex data conversion projects. Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Bonus Points If You

• Familiarity with HCM system configuration and implementation.

• Knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, and HR compliance.

• Experience working with Agile project management methodologies.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel or data manipulation tools.

• Experience with data governance and data security best practices.

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

DISCLOSURE 

We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional processes. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications.Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. For positions in New York City, our use of Covey complies with NYC Local Law 144.

We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on the 19th of February, 2025.

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You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here: https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144.

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.