Manager – Global Payroll & Rewards

Vialto; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vialto is seeking an experienced Manager to join the Global Payroll and Rewards team and shape the future of global rewards. This role sits at the intersection of payroll, compensation, equity, employment tax, technology and workforce transformation.

You will work with global specialists and local payroll professionals to design, manage and operate complex rewards programs using VialtoComp, ensuring accuracy, compliance and insightful analytics for multinational clients.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor for multiple global clients, delivering payroll, compensation, rewards and workforce transformation services.
• Oversee end-to-end global payroll and rewards delivery with KPI and SLA adherence across jurisdictions.
• Advise on improving operating models for payroll, compensation and rewards, governance and compliance.
• Leverage technology like VialtoComp to streamline processes and enable scalable delivery.
• Use payroll, compensation and rewards data to generate analytics and business insights.
• Identify and mitigate payroll, employment tax and regulatory risks, supporting year-end reporting and governance.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, payroll providers, equity vendors and partners for integrated solutions.
• Lead client implementations and transformational initiatives with change management and clear objectives.
• Foster innovation, automation and process optimization while advancing the Rewards practice.
• Coach and develop junior team members in a global delivery context.

Job description

Shape the Future of Global Rewards

Are you ready to help shape the future of global rewards? Vialto Rewards is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Manager to join our growing Global Payroll and Rewards team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of payroll, compensation, equity, employment tax, technology, and workforce transformation.

As part of Vialto Rewards, you will help multinational organisations design, manage and operate complex global rewards programs while leveraging VialtoComp, our market-leading technology platform, to deliver greater accuracy, control, compliance, and insight. You will work alongside global specialists, local payroll professionals, and technology teams to deliver innovative solutions that simplify global workforce challenges for our clients.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Technology

Work with VialtoComp and our broader technology ecosystem to help clients modernise payroll, compensation, equity and rewards operations through automation, analytics and enhanced governance

Diverse and Complex Client Challenges

Support some of the world's leading organisations in managing global payroll, compensation, rewards, equity and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Growth and Development

Join a collaborative global team that values innovation, entrepreneurship, technical excellence and continuous professional development.

Your Responsibilities

Client Leadership

Act as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for multiple global clients, building strong relationships and delivering exceptional service across payroll, compensation, rewards and workforce transformation engagements.

Global Payroll and Rewards Delivery

Manage and oversee end-to-end global payroll and rewards processes, ensuring high-quality delivery, adherence to KPIs and SLAs, and a consistent client experience across jurisdictions.

Advisory and Transformation

Support clients in improving payroll, compensation and rewards operating models by identifying opportunities to enhance governance, controls, efficiency, automation and compliance.

Technology-Enabled Solutions

Leverage VialtoComp and related technologies to streamline processes, improve data quality, enhance reporting capabilities and create scalable delivery solutions.

Data Analytics and Insights

Utilise payroll, compensation and rewards data to provide meaningful analytics and business insights that help clients make informed workforce and rewards decisions.

Risk Management and Compliance

Proactively identify and manage payroll, compensation, employment tax and regulatory risks while supporting year-end reporting, governance activities and compliance requirements.

Stakeholder and Vendor Management

Coordinate effectively with internal teams, clients, payroll providers, equity vendors and third-party partners to ensure seamless delivery of integrated global rewards solutions.

Project Management

Lead client implementations, transitions and transformational initiatives, ensuring successful execution, effective change management and delivery against agreed objectives.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Champion operational excellence by identifying opportunities for automation, standardisation and process optimisation while contributing to the ongoing evolution of the Rewards practice.

Team Leadership and Development

Coach, mentor and develop junior team members across a global delivery model, fostering collaboration, technical excellence and a culture of continuous learning.

Join us and be part of a team that’s not just keeping pace with the industry but leading it! If you’re ready to take on exciting challenges and work with the best technology in the business, we want to hear from you!

Additional Information

Compensation range: $120,000-160,000

This is a hybrid or remote role depending on location

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status.

Please note that AI is used as part of the application process.

Company Description

Vialto is a market leader in global mobility services. Our purpose is to ‘Connect the world’. We are unique and the only stand‑alone global mobility business. This presents a rare opportunity for our clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.

Our teams help companies streamline and effectively manage their global mobility programs in a cost-efficient and compliant manner. Our services focus on providing cross-border compliance and risk assessment for tax, immigration, business travel, rewards and compensation, and remote work.

Working at Vialto is about getting the chance to be part of a global and dynamic team. Globally, Vialto has over 8,000 staff and continues to grow. You will work with clients from a range of industries and different geographical locations. We believe in connecting the world and supporting our colleagues to do the same in their careers by undertaking assignments and opportunities globally that broaden their skills and ultimately benefit our clients.