Senior Manager, Global Payroll Systems, Equity Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete global payroll operating model for employees, contractors, EORs, PEOs, and local payroll service providers.

• Lead and nurture a team of 2–3 direct reports while upholding rigorous execution and high operational standards.

• Oversee the operational management of employee equity within Shareworks, including grant processing, record updates, and cross-functional reconciliations.

• Discover and implement automation processes to reduce manual data transfers, recurring exceptions, and data friction.

• Partner with HR technology, IT, and Finance teams to facilitate payroll platform consolidation and enhance system reliability.

• Fortify compliance protocols, payroll controls, and record retention to safeguard the company against financial risks and ensure audit preparedness.

• Create clear processing calendars, accountability metrics, and data dashboards to assess functional accuracy and capacity improvements.

• Engage directly with complex tax, equity, and payroll challenges specific to each market to expedite cross-functional resolutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Global payroll leadership: Demonstrated expertise in managing multi-country payroll operations, especially in navigating EOR, PEO, and local provider frameworks.

• Equity administration expertise: Practical knowledge of equity platforms like Shareworks, including grant lifecycle management and intricate tax coordination related to equity.

• Systems and automation orientation: Proven experience in designing HRIS integrations, streamlining workflows, and deliberately minimizing manual interventions in financial operations.

• Controls and compliance rigor: Extensive understanding of payroll controls, financial audit preparation, and tax implications within a rapidly growing tech or fintech corporate setting.

• Hands-on coaching leader: Proven capability to manage and cultivate a remote operational team while also serving as a hands-on technical resource.

• Business and analytical mindset: Ability to convert complex operational trends into clear, data-driven decisions that enhance scaling efficiency across the organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Well-funded, proven startup: Ambitious goals, competitive salary, and the potential benefits of pre-IPO equity grants.

• Group insurance: Hopper covers 100% of group benefits premiums.

• Income protection: Hopper offers life insurance coverage along with short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Health Spending Account (HSA): An account that covers eligible medical and dental expenses.

• Telemedicine: All employees and their dependents can access Dialogue telemedicine services anytime, anywhere.

• Retirement savings: All employees have access to an RRSP plan with automated pre-tax payroll deductions each pay period.

• Parental leave: Inquire about our very generous parental leave, which exceeds industry standards!

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO): A flexible vacation policy designed for your rejuvenation.

• Travel allowance: "Carrot Cash" travel credit for your personal journeys.

• Flexible work setup: On-demand access to coworking spaces via FlexDesk and a work-from-home allowance.

• Entrepreneurial culture: A dynamic environment where pushing boundaries and embracing risks is part of everyday operations.

• Transparent communication: Open dialogue with managers and the company's leadership team.

• Maximum impact: Small, agile teams focused on creating tangible, direct results.