Payroll and rewards lead managing global payroll, benefits, HRIS, and people analytics. Supporting APPLY’s AI-powered customer experience consultancy across international consumer and entertainment brands.
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day payroll administration and processing
Advise People & Culture Leads on lifecycle events with complex payroll implications
Ensure payroll compliance and accuracy across Canada, USA, UK, Chile, and EoR
Provide backup payroll processing coverage
Improve employee profile data quality and HRIS onboarding processes
Partner with Finance on general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and cost forecasting
Support month-end close reporting, variance analysis, and discrepancy resolution
Manage global benefits programs, broker relationships, renewals, reporting, and reconciliations
Administer employee health benefits and retirement plans
Evaluate benefit plan composition, utilization, and renewal strategies
Own total rewards communications and employee education
Resolve complex or sensitive employee inquiries as a tier-2 escalation point
Manage and track leaves of absence in line with global policy and compliance requirements
Support recurring pay equity analysis
Manage the relationship with Deel and oversee vendor performance
Monitor HiBob and Deel administration, data quality, and system integrity
Design and build HiBob and Deel workflow enhancements and administer complex edge cases
Deliver actionable business insights from HRIS data
Support audit readiness and respond to audit requests
Implement AI-enabled automations for payroll, benefits, and HRIS processes
Develop and track People & Culture metrics, dashboards, and data models
Requirements
7+ years of progressive experience in Payroll and People Operations, including at least 3+ years at a lead level within a fast-growing, global organization
Experience with Canada and USA payroll; UK and Chilean experience an asset
Experience managing and supporting finance and payroll audits, general ledger reconciliations, and audit readiness
Experience administering payroll and total rewards across the employee lifecycle for a global employee base, including compliance, benefits, and leave management
Ability to evaluate business opportunities and risks, make sound decisions independently, and communicate to stakeholders
Expert-level experience administering HiBob or a comparable modern global HRIS such as Workday, Rippling, or BambooHR, including complex workflows and automations
Advanced spreadsheet proficiency, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and Index/Match; experience translating raw HR data into dashboards and executive insights
Experience managing sensitive payroll escalations or complex leave and benefits cases with empathy and discretion
Compliance and audit mindset with strong attention to detail
Fluent in Spanish an asset
Familiarity with employer of record models and tools such as Deel, Remote, or Oyster
Hands-on experience using generative AI tools such as Claude to build or improve workflows, reporting, or process documentation
Benefits
Generous training budgets and mentorship
Flexible personal time off (PTO)
Customizable extended health and dental plan
Flexible work arrangements, including remote, in-office, or a blend of both
Inclusive and safe work environment
Agentic AI and strategic upskilling opportunities
Opportunities to work on engagements with international brands
Retirement plan administration
Employee health benefits
Total rewards communication and employee education programs
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