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Mecka

Total Rewards Lead

Mecka

. Own the global payroll calendar and coordinate accurate, timely payroll across employees, contractors, PEOs and employers of record .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 CA$150,000 - CA$170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global payroll, benefits administration, and equity compensation, with a strong focus on compliance and accuracy. Proficient in financial modeling and process optimization within dynamic environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Global Payroll ManagementBenefits AdministrationEquity Compensation AdministrationFinancial ModelingProcess Optimization

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Hard Skills
Payroll AdministrationBenefits CoordinationEquity AdministrationFinancial ReconciliationSpreadsheet ProficiencyCompensation AnalysisData ManagementCost TrackingMarket BenchmarkingIssue Resolution
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationSound JudgmentDetail OrientationProblem SolvingFollow Through
Tools & Technologies
RipplingDeelPaveCartaPayroll SystemsFinancial SoftwareAutomation ToolsAI Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Payroll CredentialsCompensation CredentialsBenefits Credentials
Industry Keywords
Total RewardsEmployee BenefitsEquity AwardsMarket AnalysisComplianceInternational PayrollStartup Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own the global payroll calendar and coordinate accurate, timely payroll across employees, contractors, PEOs and employers of record
  • Manage payroll inputs, changes, reconciliations and issue resolution with Finance and payroll providers
  • Establish approvals and controls for new hires, departures, bonuses, compensation changes and deductions
  • Coordinate local payroll requirements and filings with qualified providers and advisers
  • Manage benefits administration, enrolment, renewals and broker relationships
  • Evaluate coverage, costs and employee needs when entering new markets
  • Resolve benefits issues and provide guidance to employees
  • Partner with Finance on benefits budgets and cost tracking
  • Administer stock options, shares, RSUs and other equity awards
  • Coordinate equity grant workflows with Legal and Finance
  • Maintain grant, vesting, exercise and departure records in Carta and related systems
  • Track commitments and approvals, reconcile records and help employees understand awards
  • Support valuation, reporting and tax-related workflows with external advisers
  • Build and maintain salary bands and market benchmarks across roles and locations
  • Partner with the Head of People on compensation reviews, promotions, offers and off-cycle adjustments
  • Assess internal equity and recommend solutions to compensation gaps
  • Model the cost of salary, bonus, benefits and equity changes with Finance
  • Maintain compensation data across Rippling, Deel, Carta, Pave and connected systems
  • Build workflows, reporting and documentation to reduce manual work
  • Serve as the main contact for employee questions about pay, benefits and equity
  • Use automation and AI tools to improve accuracy and turnaround times

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience owning total rewards or a combination of payroll, benefits, compensation and equity administration
  • Direct experience with Canadian and US payroll and benefits, plus exposure to international providers or employers of record
  • Practical experience administering equity in a private company, ideally using Carta
  • Strong spreadsheet, reconciliation and financial modelling skills
  • Experience building processes in a startup or another rapidly changing environment
  • Sound judgment with sensitive information and the ability to identify when specialist advice is needed
  • Clear communication skills for explaining compensation decisions and equity processes
  • Willingness to work through details, resolve issues and follow through to completion
  • Experience with Rippling, Deel, Pave or similar platforms is an asset
  • Relevant payroll, compensation or benefits credentials are welcome

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Other company programs
  • Compensation determined using industry benchmark data
  • AI tools used to improve accuracy and turnaround times