Vaco
Title:
Head of Global Payroll Company:
Biotechnology / Life Sciences Compensation:
$150-175k
Overview A global biotechnology company is seeking a
Head of Global Payroll
to lead payroll operations for its expanding international workforce. This role is responsible for shaping and executing payroll strategy, ensuring compliance, scalability, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, proven leadership experience, and a strong understanding of U.S. and international payroll practices. The organization fosters a collaborative, growth-oriented culture with opportunities for impact, innovation, and career development.
Key Responsibilities
Define and implement the global payroll strategy, aligning operations with business goals.
Establish governance standards for process design, compliance, technology, and data accuracy.
Evaluate and implement payroll systems and tools to support growth and automation.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing payroll team.
Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure payroll processes scale with company expansion.
Oversee timely, accurate, and compliant payroll across multiple jurisdictions.
Strengthen internal controls and coordinate with auditors on payroll-related reviews.
Manage payroll journal entries, tax filings, year‑end reporting, and GL reconciliations.
Monitor global regulatory changes and update policies accordingly.
Act as the payroll subject matter expert, providing guidance across the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, HR Administration, or related field.
12+ years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 5 years leading teams and overseeing payroll for 1,000+ employees.
Expertise in payroll principles, compliance, taxation rules, garnishments, benefit deductions, and global payroll operations.
Proficiency with large‑scale payroll systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday) and HRIS/timekeeping integrations.
Experience with SOX compliance, internal audits, and data privacy laws.
Strong knowledge of U.S. and international labor laws, payroll accounting, and GAAP principles.
Proven ability to implement new technology and process improvements, including automation.
Familiarity with equity administration platforms such as Morgan Stanley Equity Edge Online (preferred).
Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and influencing skills with the ability to deliver pragmatic solutions in complex environments.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Head of Global Payroll Company:
Biotechnology / Life Sciences Compensation:
$150-175k
Overview A global biotechnology company is seeking a
Head of Global Payroll
to lead payroll operations for its expanding international workforce. This role is responsible for shaping and executing payroll strategy, ensuring compliance, scalability, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, proven leadership experience, and a strong understanding of U.S. and international payroll practices. The organization fosters a collaborative, growth-oriented culture with opportunities for impact, innovation, and career development.
Key Responsibilities
Define and implement the global payroll strategy, aligning operations with business goals.
Establish governance standards for process design, compliance, technology, and data accuracy.
Evaluate and implement payroll systems and tools to support growth and automation.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing payroll team.
Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure payroll processes scale with company expansion.
Oversee timely, accurate, and compliant payroll across multiple jurisdictions.
Strengthen internal controls and coordinate with auditors on payroll-related reviews.
Manage payroll journal entries, tax filings, year‑end reporting, and GL reconciliations.
Monitor global regulatory changes and update policies accordingly.
Act as the payroll subject matter expert, providing guidance across the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, HR Administration, or related field.
12+ years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 5 years leading teams and overseeing payroll for 1,000+ employees.
Expertise in payroll principles, compliance, taxation rules, garnishments, benefit deductions, and global payroll operations.
Proficiency with large‑scale payroll systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday) and HRIS/timekeeping integrations.
Experience with SOX compliance, internal audits, and data privacy laws.
Strong knowledge of U.S. and international labor laws, payroll accounting, and GAAP principles.
Proven ability to implement new technology and process improvements, including automation.
Familiarity with equity administration platforms such as Morgan Stanley Equity Edge Online (preferred).
Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and influencing skills with the ability to deliver pragmatic solutions in complex environments.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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