Equity Compensation Manager - Hybrid & Compliance Focus

LevelUP HCS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

LevelUP HCS is seeking a Manager, Equity Compensation to oversee the administration and lifecycle of equity programs. This role works closely with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate processing, strong controls, and audit readiness.

The position emphasizes operational ownership, process improvement, and scalable solutions in a hybrid environment across Lake Forest IL or Downtown Chicago locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field is required.
• 5+ years of equity compensation administration experience in public/large settings.
• Strong knowledge of RSUs, PSUs, and stock options; tax, payroll, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of equity compensation programs including grants, vesting, exercises, and revisions.
• Ensure compliance with policies, tax rules, and regulatory standards.
• Manage relationship with external stock plan administrator and service level agreements.
• Oversee data integrations between equity platform, HRIS, and Payroll.
• Support equity-related tax withholding, reporting, and deposits with Payroll.
• Investigate discrepancies across equity, HRIS, and payroll data and improve reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Accounting, SOX, and other stakeholders on controls and audits.
• Develop reports and dashboards on equity activity and program metrics.

Skills

Equity compensation

RSUs

PSUs

Stock options

Internal controls

Vendor management

Data integrations

Audit readiness

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Equity management platforms

Job description

LevelUP HCS is seeking a Manager, Equity Compensation to oversee the administration and lifecycle of equity programs. This role works closely with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate processing, strong controls, and audit readiness.

The position emphasizes operational ownership, process improvement, and scalable solutions in a hybrid environment across Lake Forest IL or Downtown Chicago locations.