Salary
💰 $122,000 - $144,000 per year
About the role
- The Global Payroll Lead will own and execute Vanta’s end-to-end payroll operations across the US and multiple international markets, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability as the company grows.
- This highly visible role will partner closely with People, Finance, Legal, and Accounting teams, as well as external vendors, to deliver seamless payroll experiences for employees worldwide.
- With a direct impact on compliance, efficiency, and employee trust, this leader will drive process improvements and set the foundation for Vanta’s continued global expansion.
- Work with the existing payroll team to own and execute end-to-end global payroll operations in the US and across multiple countries, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing for all employees.
- Collaborate with internal teams (People, Finance, Legal, Accounting) and external vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations, including data collection, processing, and reporting.
- Maintain a strong understanding of local tax, social security, labor laws, and compliance requirements in each country where we operate.
- Drive payroll calendar adherence and ensure all critical deadlines are met, including funding, reporting, and filings.
- Review payroll inputs and outputs with a high level of accuracy, reconciling payroll data to ensure alignment with GL and financial systems.
- Partner with the Accounting team during month-end and year-end close to reconcile payroll accounts and support audit requirements.
- Lead continuous improvement projects to streamline and automate payroll processes and controls, ensuring scalability as the company grows internationally.
Requirements
- 8+ years of payroll experience with a proven track record managing multi-country payrolls across the Americas, EMEA, and/or APAC
- Deep knowledge of global payroll compliance, taxation, and labor regulations
- Experience working with third-party payroll providers and internal systems (ADP, Excel, G-Suite)
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with strong analytical and reconciliation skills, including strong excel skills
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and drive multiple initiatives at once
- Excellent communication skills — clear, professional, and empathetic when working with employees and partners domestically and across the globe