Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone around the world. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since launching in 2014, we've grown from startup to global scale, reaching a valuation of over $2 billion and building a presence across six countries, with even more growth ahead. We now serve over 350,000 SMEs, pay more than 3 million employees, and support a growing pool of job seekers finding their next role through our platform.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

1. We are Mission First - Our Mission determines what we work on, where we invest, and where we focus. Every decision runs through a single filter: does this accelerate our Mission?
2. We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
3. We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
4. We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
5. We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role

As our Group Engineering Manager, you’ll be working with our Global Engineering Leadership and will be instrumental in scaling and evolving our platform to deliver even greater impact to businesses across Canada and beyond.

Your key focus areas will be:

• Elite Engineering Execution: Overseeing a high-performing cohort of Engineering Managers and Engineers across our HR and Payroll domains to ensure our Canadian roadmap becomes a reality.
• Agentic Development Pioneer: Leading our mission to integrate Agentic development tools, fundamentally changing how we build software to achieve unprecedented speed and quality.
• Regional Technical Leadership: Acting as the primary technical point of contact for the Canada region, translating complex engineering challenges into clear business outcomes for non-technical stakeholders.
• Platform Performance & Reliability: Strategic oversight of platform uptime, resilience, and scalability within the Canadian timezone.

This will include:

• Mentoring and inspiring Engineering Managers, providing clarity of vision and enabling continuous improvement.
• Partnering hand-in-hand with Product Leaders to ensure engineering effort perfectly mirrors regional strategy.
• Building trusted relationships with business stakeholders, championing software engineering excellence across the organization.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to efficiency, quality, and delivery processes.
• Navigating the complexities of a regional team within a global organization, aligning with global counterparts, tooling, and processes.

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring:

• 8+ years in engineering, with significant experience leading other managers in a fast-moving, high-growth SaaS environment.
• A proven track record of delivering complex, multi-domain projects on time and to a high standard.
• A genuine passion for the next frontier of software—specifically Agentic workflows and AI-assisted development.
• Experience in driving high-performance teams and alignment to an execution-focused culture.
• The ability to navigate a global organization while maintaining regional focus (experience in regulated or compliance-driven environments is preferred).

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don't just talk about a better way to work. We live it.

Joining Employment Hero means you'll:

• Work in a remote-first environment, giving you the autonomy to do your best work while delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Be trusted to own your work, make decisions, and have a real impact from day one.
• Access cutting-edge AI tools and technology that help you move faster, think bigger, and amplify your expertise.
• Surround yourself with ambitious, high-performing teammates who will challenge, support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.
• Own ESOP (Employee Share Options) in one of the world's fastest-growing technology companies, so you can share in the value you help create.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous parental leave, subsidised egg freezing, a home office allowance, and outstanding learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
• Connect with colleagues from around the world at our Annual Global Gathering. We've celebrated together in Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and Dubai, and can't wait to meet in the Gold Coast, Australia, in September 2026.

Privacy and AI Notices

• We’re AI-first, so may use AI tools to review your applications and support our interviewing and hiring process. They help us cut the noise, surface great talent fast and make sure every candidate gets a fair, consistent experience. These tools do not replace human judgment and the final hiring decision sits with our team.
• We verify candidate identity and location as part of our hiring process.
• At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. By applying to this role, you acknowledge our Applicant Privacy Policy made available here: employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/.

Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.