Elaina Pyrah

Elaina is a Presales Product Specialist at Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace, where she helps organisations discover how modern payroll technology can streamline operations and reduce complexity. With over 13 years of experience in HR and payroll technology, Elaina brings a unique perspective to payroll solutions, one grounded in real-world operational challenges. Throughout her career, she's held roles spanning the full spectrum of payroll work: from managing weekly payrolls at Morrison's, to implementing complex systems at Cascade HR, to leading strategic presales engagements at Zellis. This journey has given her an intimate understanding of what payroll teams actually need to succeed. Elaina's approach is refreshingly human. She takes time to understand each organisation's unique challenges, then demonstrates how technology can deliver measurable business value without sacrificing ease of use. Whether she's presenting to stakeholders, responding to complex RFPs, or designing b