Manager - Global Payroll & Rewards

Vialto Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vialto Rewards is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Manager to join the Global Payroll and Rewards team. The role blends payroll, compensation, equity, and employment tax with technology and workforce transformation to design and operate complex global programs.

You will collaborate with global specialists and local payroll professionals to deliver innovative, compliant solutions using VialtoComp. Hybrid or remote work is possible depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and primary contact for multiple global clients across payroll, compensation, rewards and workforce transformation engagements.
• Manage and oversee end-to-end global payroll and rewards processes with KPI and SLA adherence.
• Support clients in improving payroll, compensation and rewards operating models for governance and efficiency gains.
• Leverage VialtoComp and related technologies to streamline processes and improve reporting.
• Utilise payroll and rewards data to provide analytics and business insights for decision making.
• Identify payroll, employment tax and regulatory risks and support year-end reporting and governance.
• Coordinate with internal teams, payroll providers, equity vendors and external partners for seamless delivery.
• Lead client implementations and transformational initiatives with strong change management.
• Champion operational excellence through automation and process optimization.
• Coach and develop junior team members within a global delivery model.

Skills

Client Leadership

Global Payroll

Rewards Delivery

Transformation Advisory

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Team Leadership

Technology-Enabled Solutions

Tools

VialtoComp

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.

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

Join the leader in global work. Vialto helps leading organisations identify, develop, and execute their workforce priorities with confidence. Our practice areas include global tax, immigration, rewards, advisory and Vialto private and our team is the gold standard in navigating the complexities of cross‑border compliance, and workforce strategies. We look for people our clients and assignees can count on to thoughtfully deliver clear solutions to complex problems. To be the best in the business, we cultivate a dynamic, highly collaborative culture that fuels the growth of our people. We invite you to inquire boldly, learn deeply, and grow endlessly with us. You’ll work alongside recognised experts, shaping people‑first, technology‑driven solutions that drive the future of work. We help our clients achieve their goals and imagine new possibilities. And we can do the same for you. Whatever your aspirations, Vialto can help you find your way.