06 Aug
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Rippling
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Toronto
Global hiring is booming, but equity compliance across borders remains a massive headache for scaling companies, unless they use Rippling. Rippling's EOR Equity Services program solves this complex puzzle, handling equity-related payroll, tax withholding, and country-specific filings (from UK ERS to Australia ESS) for EOR employees worldwide. We are looking for a high-ownership Global Equity Program Manager to take the reins.
You'll be the primary subject matter expert globally, driving operational excellence, protecting compliance integrity, advising high-growth clients, and partnering directly with Product to automate the future of global equity. This role sits at the intersection of equity tax compliance, client advisory, product strategy, and GTM enablement: You own the critical execution layer - ensuring tax withholding, remittance, and statutory filings are flawless when equity events hit global payroll. ISOs defaulting to NSOs under EOR, cross-border tax treatments, and post-termination windows).
Product & Revenue Impact: You aren't tucked away in a back office. You will join pre-sales calls to win multi-million-dollar deals, advise executive clients, and work directly with Engineering to build automated equity workflows into Rippling's platform.
Own Global
Compliance & Operations Lead end-to-end operational execution for NSOs, RSUs, phantom equity, token comp, M&A; cash consideration, and secondary sales. Manage global filing calendars (e.g., UK ERS, Ireland RSS1, Australia ESS, Singapore IR8A) in partnership with local tax advisors and payroll providers. Translate complex international tax and legal advice into scalable operational workflows.
Act as the go-to expert for clients issuing equity to EOR workers, clearly articulating tax obligations, filing boundaries, and EOR-specific mechanics. Build clear, world-class client documentation, help guides, and enablement materials.
Partner with Product & Engineering to build equity tools directly into the product roadmap - defining data requirements, validation rules, and automated workflows to reduce manual overhead.
Join Sales and Account Management calls as the technical SME to help close key prospective deals. Lead, mentor, and scale a dedicated team of Equity Operations Specialists (starting with a team of 2). 8+ years of hands-on experience in equity compensation administration, global tax compliance, or equity advisory. ~ Proven mastery of global tax, payroll, and compliance rules for stock options and RSUs in at least 2 international jurisdictions. ~ Direct experience managing equity compliance filings in at least one key country (e.g., Ability to speak the language of Legal/Tax advisors, Product Managers, Sales reps, and C-suite client contacts. ~ Demonstrated talent for mentoring, managing, or leading high-performing specialists.
Certified Equity
Professional (CEP) designation or equivalent. Prior experience in the Employer of Record (EOR) or global payroll industry. Hands-on experience with equity management platforms (Carta, Shareworks, etc.).
Experience supporting pre-sales or GTM efforts for complex compliance/HR services. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work setting and company culture.
Rippling considers working in the office, at least one to three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role. #This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity.
📌 Global Equity Program Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Rippling
📍 Toronto