Sr. Global Payroll & Equity Specialist

Overview

This role is a foundational hire for a Payroll & Equity Specialist to build and manage payroll and equity functions across a global, distributed workforce. The position involves establishing payroll and equity operations spanning multiple countries, entities, and employer-of-record (EOR) partners. The specialist will define processes and controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness as the organization scales.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll delivery for all non-GTM employees globally, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across jurisdictions, entities, and EOR partners
• Develop and maintain a standardized payroll calendar with clear cutoffs, review cycles, funding timelines, and disbursement schedules
• Collaborate with Revenue Operations to integrate GTM payroll inputs and execute payments within a unified framework
• Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations, tax requirements, and statutory obligations across all countries, coordinating with external providers and advisors
• Manage relationships with EOR partners, including funding requests, reconciliations, issue resolution, and establishing funding cadence aligned with Finance and Treasury
• Administer equity programs end-to-end, including new grants, exercises, terminations, and maintaining cap table accuracy
• Partner with Finance and Legal on equity-related processes such as 409A valuations and ASC 718 reporting compliance
• Design and implement scalable payroll and equity controls, including independent reviews, general ledger reconciliation, variance analysis, and audit documentation
• Serve as primary contact for internal and external audits related to payroll and equity
• Support employees with payroll and equity inquiries and collaborate with People Operations on onboarding, offboarding, and compensation changes
• Utilize AI tools actively in daily work to improve processes and outcomes

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of multi-country payroll experience, including direct entities and EOR models
• Hands-on experience with equity administration platforms (e.g., Carta, Shareworks, Pulley)
• Working knowledge of stock-based compensation accounting (ASC 718)
• Proven experience building or improving payroll controls in a scaling environment
• Ability to operate independently and establish structure in ambiguous settings
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with Finance, People Operations, Revenue Operations, and Legal
• High attention to detail, discretion, and ability to meet deadlines in a close cycle

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification
• Experience in high-growth or venture-backed companies
• Experience managing EOR vendors (e.g., Deel, Remote, Velocity Global)
• Familiarity with global equity tax treatments (ISO, NSO, RSU, ESPP, and international equivalents)

Compensation & Benefits

• On-target earnings (OTE): USD $122,000 - $132,000
• 100% employer-covered Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees; 80% coverage for employee plus dependents; 70% coverage for employee plus family
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 20 vacation days, 5 sick days, 11 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• 401(k) plan with company match
• 100% company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D
• Paid parental leave: 12 weeks for primary caregivers, 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
• Generous home office stipend for remote workspace setup
• Annual professional development stipend for workshops, courses, and seminars
• Charitable giving program and paid volunteer time off with registered nonprofits

Location

• Remote position based in North America, preferably within Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Central Standard Time (CST) zones