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You’ll make sure employees are paid accurately, benefits work well, equity commitments are tracked and administered, and compensation decisions are supported by reliable data. You’ll build the processes we need as we scale and manage the details that keep them running.\nYou’ll work closely with People, Finance, Legal and our external partners across multiple countries and employment arrangements.\nWhat you’ll own\nPayroll\nOwn the global payroll calendar and coordinate accurate, timely payroll across employees, contractors, PEOs and employers of record.\n\nManage payroll inputs, changes, reconciliations and issue resolution with Finance and payroll providers.\n\nEstablish clear approvals and controls for new hires, departures, bonuses, compensation changes and deductions.\n\nCoordinate local payroll requirements and filings with qualified providers and advisers.\n\nBenefits\nManage benefits administration, employee enrolment, renewals and broker relationships.\n\nEvaluate coverage, costs and employee needs as we enter new markets.\n\nResolve benefits issues and provide clear guidance to employees.\n\nPartner with Finance on benefits budgets and cost tracking.\n\nEquity\nOwn the administration of stock options, shares, RSUs and other equity awards as applicable.\n\nCoordinate grant workflows with Legal and Finance, from approved offer commitments through formal approval, issuance and employee documentation.\n\nMaintain accurate grant, vesting, exercise and departure records in Carta and related systems.\n\nTrack outstanding commitments and approvals, reconcile records and help employees understand their awards.\n\nSupport valuation, reporting and tax-related workflows with external advisers.\n\nCompensation\nBuild and maintain salary bands and market benchmarks across roles and locations.\n\nPartner with the Head of People on compensation reviews, promotions, offers and off-cycle adjustments.\n\nAssess internal equity and recommend practical solutions to compensation gaps.\n\nModel the cost of proposed salary, bonus, benefits and equity changes with Finance.\n\nSystems and employee experience\nMaintain accurate compensation data across Rippling, Deel, Carta, Pave and connected systems.\n\nBuild reliable workflows, reporting and documentation that reduce manual work.\n\nServe as the main point of contact for employee questions about pay, benefits and equity.\n\nUse automation and AI tools thoughtfully to improve accuracy and turnaround times.\n\nWhat you bring\nExperience owning total rewards or a combination of payroll, benefits, compensation and equity administration.\n\nDirect experience with Canadian and US payroll and benefits, plus exposure to international providers or employers of record.\n\nPractical experience administering equity in a private company, ideally using Carta.\n\nStrong spreadsheet, reconciliation and financial modelling skills.\n\nExperience building processes in a startup or another rapidly changing environment.\n\nSound judgment with sensitive information and the ability to identify when specialist advice is needed.\n\nClear communication: you can explain a compensation decision or equity process without unnecessary complexity.\n\nA willingness to work through the details, resolve issues and follow through to completion.\n\nExperience with Rippling, Deel, Pave or similar platforms is an asset. Relevant payroll, compensation or benefits credentials are welcome.\n\nWhat success looks like\nEmployees are paid correctly and on time. Benefits are well managed and easy to navigate. Equity commitments and grants are accurately tracked, with clear ownership and timely follow-through. Leaders have dependable compensation data, and our processes can support a much larger global team.\nIf you don't check every box above but believe you can do the job, we encourage you to apply - we're looking for capability and trajectory, not a perfect checklist match.\nWe strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, we will partner with you to meet your needs.\nWe may use AI-assisted tools to help evaluate applications against the requirements of this role. 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