Global Compensation & Total Rewards Leader
Resume:
Vincent Lin
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Professional Summary –
I’m a strategic and results-oriented Global Compensation & Total Rewards Leader with over a decade of experience orchestrating complex compensation, equity, and payroll operations for high-growth tech innovators and Fortune 500 organizations. Expert in designing data-driven compensation architectures and managing full-lifecycle equity programs—including RSU and stock option administration—for diverse, international workforces. I possess a proven track record of driving operational excellence by implementing scalable HRIS and payroll infrastructures and leading multi-entity portfolios for over a dozen client companies. A dual-certified professional
(CCP, CPP) with a deep command of multi-jurisdictional tax laws, GAAP reporting, and global regulatory compliance. Recognized as a trusted executive advisor who bridges the gap between finance, legal, and HR to align total rewards strategies with overarching business growth objectives. Professional Experience –
Manager, Global Compensation/Total Rewards & Payroll Commure Inc – Mountain View, CA
April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026
• Global Total Rewards Governance: Spearheaded the strategic design and execution of global compensation, equity, and payroll operations, ensuring seamless delivery across diverse international jurisdictions and highly regulated healthcare tech environments.
• Strategic Equity Administration: Directed the full lifecycle of complex equity programs, including RSU and stock option management, ensuring cap table precision and tax compliance during pivotal stages of corporate growth.
• Data-Driven Compensation Architecture: Engineered scalable salary structures and incentive frameworks by leveraging advanced market analytics to maintain Commure’s competitive edge in the global talent market.
• Cross-Border Payroll Orchestration: Managed end-to-end global payroll lifecycles, navigating multi-national tax treaties and local labor laws to ensure 100% accuracy and compliance for a distributed workforce.
• Executive Advisory & Partnership: Served as a key strategic partner to executive leadership, providing data-backed insights on total rewards strategy to drive organizational alignment and top-tier talent retention.
• Process Engineering & Automation: Revolutionized internal workflows by implementing integrated HRIS and payroll technologies, drastically reducing manual overhead and enhancing global data integrity.
• Regulatory Compliance & Audit Leadership: Led comprehensive internal and external audits of global payroll and equity accounts, consistently maintaining "clean" results through rigorous control frameworks and proactive risk mitigation.
• Change Management & Integration: Orchestrated the harmonization of compensation and payroll systems during periods of organizational expansion, ensuring cultural and operational alignment across newly integrated teams.
• Financial Reporting & Disclosure: Collaborated with Finance and Legal departments to produce executive-level reporting on stock-based compensation and labor costs, ensuring accurate GAAP reporting and transparent financial disclosures.
Manager, Strategic Compensation/Total Rewards & Payroll Flow Finance Inc – Los Angeles, CA
September 13, 2021 – March 31, 2023
• Multi-Entity Portfolio Management: Acted as a strategic lead for 10-12 client companies, managing end-to-end compensation, equity, and payroll operations for diverse workforces while simultaneously overseeing internal corporate functions.
• Equity Lifecycle Architecture: Directed complex equity administration for a client portfolio, managing RSU/Option grants, cap table reconciliations, and tax compliance across various stages of company maturity (Seed to Series D).
• Strategic Compensation Consulting: Partnered with client Founders and CEOs to design competitive salary bands and incentive structures, utilizing real-time market data to drive talent retention in high-growth sectors.
• Scalable Payroll Infrastructure: Engineered and implemented standardized, tech-forward payroll workflows for a client roster, ensuring seamless 1-to-many operational efficiency and 100% multi-state tax compliance.
• Executive Advisory: Served as the primary subject matter expert for client leadership teams, providing high-level guidance on total rewards strategy, equity dilution, and the financial impact of compensation adjustments.
• Internal Leadership & Mentorship: Spearheaded internal team development at Flow Finance, establishing SOPs for client delivery and mentoring junior analysts on complex regulatory landscapes.
• System Integration & Implementation: Led the migration and implementation of various HRIS and Payroll platforms for clients, optimizing data integrity and reducing manual administrative overhead by centralizing fragmented systems.
• Cross-Functional Audit Governance: Managed rigorous internal and external audit cycles for multiple entities, ensuring all financial reporting related to stock-based compensation and payroll met GAAP and SOX requirements.
• Change Management & Global Expansion: Guided clients through the complexities of international expansion, setting up localized payroll and benefit frameworks to support global hiring initiatives. Sr. Specialist, Compensation & Payroll
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc - Pasadena, CA
August 16, 2018 – September 12, 2021
• Global Payroll Governance: Directed end-to-end payroll operations for a diverse, international workforce, ensuring 100% compliance with multi-jurisdictional tax laws and complex regulatory frameworks.
• Equity & Stock Administration: Orchestrated the lifecycle of global equity programs, including RSU and ESPP vesting cycles, while maintaining meticulous records and ensuring seamless integration with brokerage platforms.
• Compensation Architecture: Collaborated with executive leadership to design and implement data-driven compensation structures, leveraging market benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable pay across global business units.
• Process Optimization: Engineered automated workflows for compensation adjustments and stock-based reporting, reducing manual processing time by 20% and significantly mitigating the risk of audit discrepancies.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Served as the primary liaison between HR, Finance, and Legal departments to reconcile complex financial data and deliver transparent, executive-level reporting on total rewards.
• Strategic Audit Management: Spearheaded internal and external audit processes for payroll and equity accounts, consistently achieving "clean" audit results through rigorous internal controls and data integrity protocols. Analyst, Compensation & Payroll
Atrump Machinery Inc - Pomona, CA
June 5, 2015 – August 15, 2018
• Analytical Data Modeling: Developed comprehensive compensation models and payroll forecasts to support budgetary decision-making, ensuring lean operations within a high-output manufacturing environment.
• Full-Cycle Payroll Administration: Executed precise bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll processing for diverse employee groups, maintaining a 100% accuracy rate in tax withholdings and benefit deductions.
• Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: Conducted regular internal audits of payroll records and compensation cycles to ensure strict adherence to California labor laws and federal FLSA regulations.
• Process Efficiency & Reporting: Streamlined reporting protocols by implementing automated Excel-based tracking tools, reducing the time required for month-end financial reconciliations by 35%. Education & Certifications –
Bachelor of Business Administration
Washington State University
June 15, 2015 – August 15, 2018
• GPA: 3.88/4.00 – Graduated with high honors, demonstrating consistent academic excellence and technical proficiency.
• Specialization in Business Growth Strategies: Focused on organizational expansion frameworks, market analysis, and strategic implementation methodologies.
• Core Competencies: Developed a rigorous foundation in data-driven strategic planning, financial modeling, and cross-functional business operations.
• Academic Focus: Completed advanced coursework in market research and growth initiatives, aligning theoretical frameworks with practical business applications.
Certified Compensation Professional
Issuer - WorldatWork
Valid – June 30, 2020 – Present
Certified Payroll Professional
Issuer – PayrollOrg (American Payroll Organization) Valid – April 30, 2019 – Present
Systems Proficiencies –
● HRIS/Payroll Systems - Rippling, Gusto, BambooHR, ADP Workforce Now, Workday HRIS, Deel, Remote.com
● Compensation Systems – Pave, Compa, Radford, Mercer, Beqom/Pay-Intelligence, Willis Towers Watson, SullivanCotter
● HR Engagement Systems – Lattice
● Executive Compensation Systems – Equilar, Capital-IQ
● Equity Management Systems - Carta, Shareworks, EquityEdge, Pulley
● Sales Compensation Systems – CaptivateIQ, Xactly/Incent, Spiff
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