DeelAutomation Specialist | EMEA
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 Automation Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems and processes. They will focus on enhancing operational efficiency, reducing manual workloads, and improving the accuracy of data and workflows through automation technologies. The Automation Specialist will help translate business problems into automation workflows and scalable solutions that enable the organization to operate more efficiently and adapt to changing demands. This role involves working with cutting edge automation frameworks to streamline operations across engineering, product and business teams.
Responsibilities
Build and implement a scalable, reusable automation framework using Jira/Service Desk, Zapier, Zendesk, Looker, etc
Develop and maintain integrations using APIs, JSON, SQL, and scripting languages such as Python
Optimize business and engineering processes through automation.
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and design practical automation solutions that improve operational efficiency
Translate operational and business requirements into technical specifications and automation workflows
Build internal automation tools and scripts that streamline operational processes
Collaborate with operations, product, and technical teams to ensure automation solutions align with business needs
Document automation workflows and maintain clear operational documentation for automation processes
Create and adjust Looker Dashboards
Ability to manage large or multiple projects with changing priorities
Qualifications
Strong analytical skills with proven experience designing and implementing automation workflows for complex business processes
Hands-on experience with SQL and scripting languages such as Python or similar tools
Experience working with APIs, integrations, and structured data formats such as JSON
Practical experience using modern automation tools and platforms (e.g., Zapier, Make, n8n, Alteryx, or similar)
Hands-on experience applying AI or LLM tools to build automation workflows and operational solutions
Ability to translate business problems into technical automation solutions and system requirements
Experience working in SaaS, fintech, or fast-paced technology environments preferred
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently design and implement automation solutions
Experience with data visualization tools such as Looker preferred
Experience with spreadsheets and data analysis tools
Experience with ETL and data pipeline automation tools.
Experience with CI/CD tools, such as GitHub Actions or similar.
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.
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 accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at recruiting@deel.com.
As part of our hiring process, we primarily rely on interviews and role-related assessments. In limited cases, we may also consider informal background information relevant to the role, in line with our privacy and fairness obligations.
This application process may utilise Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) and AI systems to assist in evaluating candidates based on experience level, technical skills and qualifications. As a fully remote company, we also utilise AI-powered deepfake and fraud detection technologies to verify the authenticity of candidate identities and interactions during assessments and interviews. This processing is conducted in compliance with applicable Data Protection, AI Governance and Labour Laws. We ensure human oversight is maintained in all final hiring decisions. Your personal data is not used to train AI models. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.