Index Exchange is a globally trusted independent supply-side platform, powering intelligent decisioning that maximizes value for media owners. As a neutral, conflict-free exchange, we help media owners connect more effectively with the world’s leading brands, enabling marketers to achieve stronger performance while advancing efficiency, transparency, and quality across the programmatic ecosystem. With more than 20 years of industry leadership, we continue to accelerate the ad technology evolution by applying intelligence closer to the impression and reducing waste across the supply chain.

Through radically transparent practices and exceptional standards, we deliver long-term value for media owners, marketers, and partners worldwide. You'll be able to feed your ambition, lean into trust and transparency, and feel genuine support from your colleagues. We pride ourselves on our independence and openness, not only in our technology, but in our teams, too.

Our diverse and inclusive culture celebrates how we can leverage our unique differences to help drive Index forward. We have more than 550 Indexers around the globe dedicated to building a safe and transparent marketplace that provides a trusted experience for consumers, and we’re looking for talented professionals to help take us to the next level. The Manager, Global Payroll is responsible for the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of payroll across multiple regions, supporting a global workforce.

This role provides end-to-end ownership of global payroll operations, including vendor management, audit controls, and process optimization. This position partners closely with People Operations, Finance, and external payroll providers to ensure payroll integrity while driving scalable and efficient processes in a fast-paced, global environment.

Global Payroll

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• Delivery Own end-to-end payroll operations across multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, North America) Oversee payroll processing through external vendors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Review and approve payroll outputs,



validating calculations and resolving discrepancies Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, filings, and reporting obligations Lead year-end payroll activities and regulatory reporting Payroll Accounting &

• Financial Reconciliation Partner with Finance to ensure accurate payroll accounting and alignment to general ledger (GL) reporting Review and validate payroll journals, accruals, and postings across all regions Perform and/or oversee payroll reconciliations including net pay, taxes, benefits, and statutory balances Support month-end and year-end close processes related to payroll Investigate and resolve payroll variances in partnership with Finance and vendors Ensure payroll data integrity supports accurate financial reporting and forecasting Act as the primary owner of global payroll vendor relationships Partner with Finance on payroll funding, approvals, and reconciliation Collaborate with People Operations to ensure accurate employee data and transactions Audit, Controls &

• Compliance Establish and maintain robust payroll controls and audit processes Ensure all payroll changes are supported by approved workflows and documentation Support internal and external audits, including documentation and variance analysis Monitor payroll risks and implement mitigation strategies Process Improvement &





• Systems Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk Support ongoing Dayforce payroll optimization and configuration Standardize global payroll processes while respecting local requirements Build and maintain documentation for payroll processes and controls Serve as the subject matter expert for global payroll across the organization Provide guidance and support to People Operations team members involved in payroll inputs Drive accountability and clarity across payroll workflows and responsibilities 5–8+ years of global payroll experience, including multi-country payroll oversight ~ Strong experience managing external payroll vendors across multiple regions ~ Deep understanding of payroll compliance and statutory requirements ~ Experience with Dayforce or similar global payroll systems ~ Strong understanding of payroll controls, audits, and risk management ~ Experience supporting EMEA and APAC payrolls Experience working through payroll transformations or system implementations The base salary for this role is $120,000 CAD to $140,000 CAD per year. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents Paid time off, health days, and personal obligation days plus versatile work schedules Competitive retirement matching plans Equity packages Generous parental leave available to birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents Employee assistance program One day of volunteer time off per year and a donation‑matching program Monthly town halls and regular community‑led team events We celebrate diversity of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Additionally, we realize that diversity is deeper than any status or classification—diversity is the human experience. Accessibility For Applicants With Disabilities Index Exchange welcomes and encourages individuals with disabilities to apply to work with us. Our corporate headquarters are in Toronto, with major offices in New York, Montreal, Kitchener, London, San Francisco, and many other global cities. Automated tools including artificial intelligence may be used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this role.

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