Head of Payroll & Equity

Location: Seattle, WA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $570,000 - $610,000 annually

Responsibilities: Lead and develop the payroll and equity administration teams, setting strategy and priorities Own the control environment for payroll and equity operations, ensuring compliance with public company standards Oversee the scaling of operations to meet public company requirements Drive systems strategy for compensation platforms and integrations Serve as the primary escalation point for payroll and equity matters with key stakeholders Manage international expansion, including payroll setup and cross-border compliance Collaborate with Accounting on stock-based compensation and payroll accounting Implement automation and continuous improvement initiatives across teams Develop headcount and resource plans aligned with business growth

Qualifications: 15+ years of experience in equity compensation and/or payroll operations with leadership experience Experience operating equity and payroll functions to public company standards Familiarity with equity management platforms such as Shareworks or E*TRADE and Workday payroll Proven track record of building and scaling global operations across multiple jurisdictions Strong people leadership skills with a focus on developing senior functional experts Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and prioritize scalable processes over headcount BenefitsVisa sponsorship available Hybrid work policy requiring 25% in-office presence Encouragement for diverse candidates to apply Commitment to ethical AI development and representation Support from immigration lawyers for visa processes Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.