About this opportunity
Vaco by Highspring lists this Director of Equity Admin & Compensation opportunity in san jose, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Equity Admin & Compensation
Our client, a global technology and manufacturing company, is seeking a Director of Equity Administration & Compensation to lead its equity administration function and support the design, governance, and execution of compensation programs.
Location
San Jose, CA. This role is on-site five days per week.
Job Description
This highly visible role will partner with Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Payroll, Tax, and senior leadership to establish scalable processes, maintain strong controls, and deliver an effective employee experience. The ideal candidate brings deep equity administration expertise, strong cross-functional leadership skills, and experience building programs within a complex global organization.
Responsibilities
Lead the administration of global equity and stock-based compensation programs, including grants, vesting, settlements, forfeitures, and employee participation activities
Establish scalable equity administration policies, procedures, controls, and governance practices
Manage the equity administration platform and maintain accurate participant, award, vesting, ownership, and transaction data
Partner with Human Resources and senior leadership on annual awards, new-hire grants, executive compensation, and other compensation initiatives
Coordinate with Legal on plan governance, required approvals, documentation, and applicable securities requirements
Partner with Finance and Technical Accounting on equity compensation accounting, valuations, disclosures, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Coordinate with Payroll and Tax on withholding, reporting, employee mobility, and multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements
Develop internal controls and audit-ready processes supporting equity administration and related financial reporting
Manage relationships with equity platform providers, brokers, valuation specialists, and other external service providers
Develop reporting and analytics for senior leadership while providing education and support to equity program participants
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or a related field
10+ years of experience in equity administration, stock plan administration, compensation, or a related function
Significant experience administering complex equity programs across a global or multi-jurisdictional organization
Strong knowledge of equity-based compensation arrangements, related financial reporting, internal controls, and data governance
Proven ability to partner effectively with Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Payroll, Tax, and senior leadership; professional equity certification preferred
Compensation
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:
The individual's skill sets, experience, and training;
Licensure and certifications;
Office location and other geographic considerations;
Other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.
Equal Opportunity Notice
Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
Representation Notice
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.
Privacy Notice
Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here.
Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations; and
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).
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Worksite address
san jose, CA, 95199, US
Who can apply
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