Executive Compensation & Equity Plan Advisor

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Compensation:
• Administers all executive compensation programs. Performs analysis on the effectiveness and competitiveness of existing programs, models potential impact of alternatives and future programs.
• Provides support on executive job evaluations and provides compensation recommendations for both internal and new hire positions.
• Prepares materials for Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Remains current on legislative changes relative to plan regulations and procedure changes, and how they impact the compensation function and any mandated disclosures.
• Develops effective working relationships with various internal and external resources (including legal, corporate finance/accounting, payroll, tax, benefits, etc.) to ensure timely filings and that all actions, plans and programs pertaining to executive compensation comply with internal corporate governance guidelines and external regulatory requirements.
• Long-Term Incentive Compensation:
• Manages the annual and quarterly off-cycle long-term incentive administration process (global guidelines, modeling/budgets, communication materials, global legal/regulatory compliance).
• Oversees new LTI award delivery, tracking and vesting, including online award acceptance, in close collaboration with the stock plan service provider (E*Trade).
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and policy requirements and various filings.
• Develops themes, prepares and manages Long-Term Incentive communications. Ensures that employee communications provide clear messaging and explanations that support strong perceived value of equity programs.
• Administers global Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Manages interface of internal systems with E*Trade system.

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of the application of principles and theories of stock plan administration and executive compensation.
• Strong Knowledge of global legal regulations affecting stock plans and administration and executive compensation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office including PowerPoint and Access.
• Advanced analytical skillset in Excel with eye for detail and accuracy.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks while managing their work time efficiently.
• Recognizes opportunities to provide guidance and share expertise with team members.
• Takes ownership and accountability of tasks to drive results and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Solution orientated with the drive to foresee problems and prevent them from occurring.
• Strong vendor management and customer support orientation.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
• Ability to develop and guide constructive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to exercise judgement in selecting methods, techniques and evaluating criteria for obtaining results.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business or a Related Field.
• Master's degree a plus.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• CEP preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience in Executive Compensation and Stock Plan Administration at a publicly traded, global organization.
• Global experience in the technology industry preferred.