Vanta

Global Payroll Lead

Vanta

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $122,000 - $144,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

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