Employee Share Purchase Program (Espp) Manager

HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global energy firm is seeking an ESPP Manager to oversee the implementation and management of their Employee Share Purchase Program. You will coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and enhance the share-purchase experience for employees. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in equity compensation and excellent analytical skills. This position is based in Milan, Italy.

Competenze

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in equity compensation or benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of international equity regulations and compliance.
• Proven track record of leading complex, cross-border projects.

Mansioni

• Lead the implementation and management of the Employee Share Purchase Program.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation and tax obligations.
• Develop communications and training to promote employee participation.

Conoscenze

Equity compensation management

Stakeholder management

Compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formazione

Degree in Economics, Business, Administration, or Law

Strumenti

ETRADE

Morgan Stanley

Global Shares

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

The Opportunity

As the Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP) Manager, you will spearhead the first-time implementation, ongoing management, and enhancement of our global ESPP offering and delivery. Reporting to the Global Head of Pensions & Benefits, you will lead cross-functional collaboration and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an efficient, compliant, and engaging share-purchase experience for our employees worldwide.

• How you will make an impact
• First-time ESPP Implementation: leading, governing, and monitoring the end-to-end implementation of Hitachi Group’s globally defined ESPP strategy and rules in Hitachi Energy. Oversee all aspects of the ESPP implementation, including enrolment periods, payroll deduction setups, share purchase processing, and participant support.
• Compliance Management: ensuring ongoing adherence to local legal, regulatory, and tax obligations in each country, working closely with Legal and Tax teams to address jurisdiction-specific requirements.
• Stakeholder Management and Communication & Engagement: acting as the primary liaison between Hitachi Energy and Hitachi Group’s Global Equity Compensation team, partnering with Payroll, Legal, Finance, IT, and Communications to integrate systems and processes aligned to the global program. Develop and deliver targeted communications and training for employees within the sub-group to promote awareness, understanding, and participation in the global ESPP.
• Vendor Coordination: managing relationships with appointed brokers, record-keepers, and technology providers to support enrolment, payroll deductions, share issuance, and system integrations.
• Monitoring & Reporting: collecting and analyzing participation data, contribution levels, and compliance metrics for the sub-group; report outcomes and issues to the global ESPP governance team.
• Continuous Improvement: identifying opportunities to streamline local processes, enhance the participant experience, and align with evolving global program enhancements.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
• Your Background
• A Degree (minimum bachelor or similar) in Economics, Business & Administration, Law, or related field. An advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFP, CEBS) would be a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in equity compensation, benefits administration, or global mobility programs, with at least 2 years managing ESPPs or similar share-based employee benefits.
• Strong knowledge of international equity regulations, tax withholding, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with experience using data to drive decision-making.
• Hands-on experience with equity administration platforms (e.g., ETRADE, Morgan Stanley, Global Shares) and advanced Excel skills; familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Demonstrated track record of leading complex, cross-border implementation projects, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills; adept at creating clear, concise materials for diverse audiences. Strong presentation skills and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.