Global Payroll Leader - Remote, Equity Eligible

Versa Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

PTO and holidays

Flexible remote/hybrid work options

Professional development support

Pre-IPO equity opportunities

Job summary

Versa Networks, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Manager in Santa Clara, CA to lead payroll operations for our global workforce. You will manage multi-state U.S. payroll, support international employees through EOR partners, administer benefits, and ensure timely, compliant payroll processing.

You will collaborate with People, Finance, and external partners to optimize processes, controls, and data accuracy while driving scalable payroll operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive payroll management experience for multi-state U.S. workforce.
• Expertise in federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and compliance.
• Experience managing international payroll through EOR providers.
• Experience coordinating Form 5500 filings and retirement plan compliance.
• Hands-on experience administering payroll-related employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. employees across 50 states, ensuring accuracy.
• Process semi-monthly or bi-weekly payrolls, off-cycle payments, bonuses, equity-related compensation, and final pay.
• Administer wage garnishments, levies, and other payroll adjustments.
• Manage payroll system configuration, controls, and data integrity.
• Coordinate year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s) and Form 5500 filings.

Skills

8+ years payroll management

Payroll tax compliance (federal/state

International payroll via EOR

Payroll systems (ADP/Workday/UKG)

Education

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Workday

UKG

Paylocity

Rippling

Deel

Remote/Velocity Global/Papaya Global

Job description

Versa Networks, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Manager in Santa Clara, CA to lead payroll operations for our global workforce. You will manage multi-state U.S. payroll, support international employees through EOR partners, administer benefits, and ensure timely, compliant payroll processing.

You will collaborate with People, Finance, and external partners to optimize processes, controls, and data accuracy while driving scalable payroll operations.