Here is What Launched in May 2025

Scaling global operations doesn’t have to come with the usual growing pains. This month, we introduced a set of powerful updates to help your team automate smarter, launch faster, and manage complexity with ease. From onboarding to payroll to integrations—we’re building the future of global HR.

Unlock speed and simplicity across HR

Whether you're onboarding a recent hire or rolling out new policies, Deel helps you move faster and stay in control.

Get instant answers with Deel AI walkthroughs

No more searching help docs. Deel AI now delivers 200+ real-time, step-by-step walkthroughs to guide your team through everything from onboarding to hardware orders.

Simplify access with role-based permissions

Cut back on manual setup. Assign permissions by role—like “Head of Department” or “direct manager”—to instantly give the right people access to the right data.

Automate workflows, your way

Deel’s Workflow Builder now supports advanced approvals and third-party integrations. Build flows that reflect how your business runs—without relying on dev resources.

Manage time off directly in Slack

Empower your team to submit and track PTO requests within Slack (where they already collaborate).

Control work locations at scale

Assign remote or on-site status per contract to ensure accurate tax, holiday, and PTO settings—then bulk edit for speed.

Integrate smarter. Operate faster.

The right connections turn great teams into global powerhouses. This month’s integrations help you connect your systems, reduce friction, and move with confidence.

Sync payroll & benefits in one click

Connect Deel Payroll to Employee Navigator to automatically sync deductions and benefits reporting—no more toggling between systems.

Power up finance ops with NetSuite

Get your HR and finance teams in sync. Deel’s verified NetSuite integration aligns payroll, people data, and cost centers for real-time reporting and better financial visibility.

More ways to streamline operations

Get more control, flexibility, and speed, so you can focus on what matters most—growing your team.

Merge duplicate worker profiles

Clean up your records in a click. Admins can now merge duplicate worker profiles to maintain data integrity and reduce clutter.

Self-activate US payroll for new entities

Skip the back-and-forth. Deel now lets you self-activate payroll for newly created US entities—getting you up and running faster.

Take control of your payroll calendar

PEO and Global Payroll clients can now auto-approve payroll calendars, meaning fewer delays and more autonomy.

Other updates we think you’ll love

Plan global hiring with confidence

Navigate international hiring like a pro with Deel’s 150+ live country guides and enhanced smart search, no consultants required.

Streamline onboarding with a focused homepage Contractors now land on a clean, distraction-free onboarding homepage—helping them ramp up faster and stay on track with key tasks.

Streamline onboarding with a focused homepage

Contractors will now see a clean, distraction-free onboarding homepage—designed to help them ramp up faster and complete key tasks with confidence.

Wrap up May with smarter moves

From AI walkthroughs to seamless integrations, May’s updates were all about helping you work faster, stay compliant, and scale with confidence.

For a deeper dive into what’s new—and what’s next—head over to the Deel Changelog regularly. We’re constantly rolling out updates to help your team stay one step ahead in global workforce management.

Let’s keep building better together.

Until next time.