New tools streamline compensation reviews, automate global payroll, and preview custom AI agents for 2026 readiness
As HR and Finance teams brace for the year-end crunch—performance reviews, budget finalization, and payroll deadlines—Deel’s latest product suite arrives with precision timing. Unveiled in The Deel Drop: Fall Edition, the October release introduces a range of automation and AI-driven tools designed to simplify planning, accelerate payroll close, and set global teams up for a stronger 2026.
“This release is about giving teams the infrastructure to turn complexity into clarity,” said Kobi Eldar, Head of Product for EOR and Payroll at Deel. “Whether you’re finalizing comp plans, closing payroll across dozens of countries, or planning your 2026 workforce, these tools help you move faster, decide with confidence, and start the new year ahead.”
Among the highlights is a revamped performance review module featuring enhanced calibration tools—heatmaps, filters, and tagging—for fairer compensation decisions. New planning cycles replace spreadsheets with structured workflows, while a scenario calculator lets teams model headcount and cost changes in minutes.
On the payroll front, Deel introduces Payroll Connect, a global dashboard that consolidates multi-country data, along with auto-submission features and bulk editing tools to reduce manual fixes. Benefits enrollment data now flows directly into payroll, ensuring cleaner year-end results.
Global operations also get a boost. Deel’s new Entity Management System centralizes filings and compliance data, while built-in business visa workflows simplify short-term mobility. Most notably, Deel debuts AI Teammates—specialized agents that handle routine HR and payroll tasks—and a no-code builder for creating custom agents tailored to company-specific workflows.
Together, these updates reflect Deel’s commitment to making global work simple, scalable, and compliant. With operations in over 150 countries and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel continues to redefine how distributed teams manage complexity—especially when it matters most.
