Head of Payroll & Equity
Quick answer
Anthropic is hiring a senior Head of Payroll & Equity in San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA, paying $570,000—$610,000 USD, to lead equity administration and payroll operations.
- Role
- Head of Payroll & Equity
- Organization
- Anthropic
- Location
- San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $570,000—$610,000 USD
- Category
- Finance & Administration
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
Lead and develop the equity administration and payroll teams, setting strategy, priorities, and operating cadence across both functions. Ensure both functions scale accurately, compliantly, and efficiently as the company grows.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop the equity administration and payroll teams
- Own the control environment for equity and payroll
- Oversee scaling to public-company standards
- Drive systems strategy across the compensation platforms
- Serve as the primary escalation point for equity and payroll matters
- Oversee international expansion of both functions
What it takes
- 15+ years across equity compensation and/or payroll operations
- Significant experience leading senior functional leaders
- Operated equity and payroll functions to a public company standard
- Deep familiarity with equity management platforms and Workday payroll
- Built and scaled global operations across multiple jurisdictions
- Strong people leader who develops senior functional experts
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA.
What is the compensation range?
The annual salary range is $570,000—$610,000 USD.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 15+ years of experience, leading senior functional leaders, operating equity and payroll functions to a public company standard, and deep familiarity with equity management platforms and Workday payroll.
How do I apply?
Apply now on Anthropic's careers page.
How to apply
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