Global Head of Payroll

Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs healthcare and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart data-driven and efficient digital networks. With hundreds of agency partners around the world Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally.

AsGlobal Head of Payroll you will lead and scale payroll operations across our global footprint ensuring accurate compliant and timely payroll delivery for employees across the United States Europe Israel and other international markets supported through employer-of-record (EOR) and payroll partners. This role is responsible for global payroll strategy payroll operations compliance vendor management and payroll technology.

You will build and develop a high-performing global payroll organization establish scalable processes and controls and serve as a key partner to the Finance Legal People and Operations teams. Success in this role requires a hands-on leader who can operate strategically while remaining close to the details driving operational excellence in a fast-paced high-growth and globally distributed environment.

• Lead global payroll operations across all countries and entities ensuring timely accurate and compliant payroll processing.
• Manage coach and develop a team of Payroll Managers and payroll professionals across multiple regions.
• Establish scalable payroll governance controls policies and operating procedures that support a growing global workforce.
• Own relationships with global payroll providers Employer of Record partners tax advisors and other payroll vendors ensuring service quality accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with People Operations to ensure the accurate and timely flow of employee data including new hires terminations compensation changes benefits leave programs equity transactions and organizational changes.
• Partner with Finance Accounting Tax Equity Administration and Legal to ensure compliance with global payroll regulations and reporting requirements.
• Ensure accurate processing and reporting of equity compensation including RSUs stock options and related payroll tax obligations.
• Drive payroll technology strategy and optimization including Workday Payroll global payroll platforms like P&I Loga and iiPay integrations automation reporting and system implementations.
• Develop meaningful payroll metrics dashboards and reporting packages including headcount reporting payroll spend analysis variance analysis payroll tax reporting and executive-level reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings registrations remittances garnishments and statutory reporting requirements globally.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes improve controls reduce risk and enhance the employee payroll experience.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex payroll matters and drive timely resolution of payroll-related issues.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
• 10 years of progressive payroll leadership experience including responsibility for multinational payroll operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading global payroll teams across multiple countries and regions.
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes financial controls and payroll compliance.
• Proven ability to build scalable payroll processes and lead through periods of growth change and system transformation.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to dive into operational details when needed.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving and process improvement capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• High degree of discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

• Experience with Workday global payroll platforms (iiPay P&I Loga Malam or similar)
• Experience supporting publicly traded companies and equity compensation payroll processing.
• Experience leading payroll transformations implementations and integration projects.
• Familiarity with SOX controls public company reporting requirements and audit environments.
• Experience building and mentoring high-performing payroll teams.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Becoming part of a company that was awarded for its commitment to social good:
  • We are one of 17 Ventures That Embody the U.N.s 17 Sustainable Development Goals
  • Inc. Magazines Best in Business Awardee in the software category for Companies That Put Purpose Before Profit
• Competitive compensation including equity
• A spacious office near Chancery Lane where you can enjoy weekly team lunches
• Comprehensive health scheme offered through AXA
• Partnership with YellowNest a salary exchange benefit that helps reduce childcare fees for working parents
• Cycle to Work Scheme - multiple options via Green Commute Initiative (GCI)

Ready to join the ride

Via is an equal opportunity employer.