Global Payroll Lead

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. 

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.

What you’ll do as a Global Payroll Lead at Vanta:

• 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.

How to be successful in this role:

• 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.

What you can expect as a Vantan:

• Industry-competitive compensation

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage

• 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents

• Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends

• Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible work hours and location

• Open PTO policy

• 11 paid holidays in the US

• Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, and Sydney

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials.

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At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

About Vanta

We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged. 

Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that's real-time and transparent.