Equity Compensation Program Lead (Hybrid)

LevelUP HCS; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

LevelUP HCS in Lake Forest (IL) operates a hybrid role for a Manager of Equity Compensation overseeing the administration and lifecycle of equity programs. You will work with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, and external vendors to maintain accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.

The position requires 5+ years in equity compensation, strong knowledge of RSUs/PSUs/stock options, and experience with stock plan platforms and data integrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of equity compensation administration.
• CEP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee equity program administration including grants, vesting, exercises, and releases.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with policies and tax requirements.
• Manage stock plan administrator relationship and system enhancements.
• Oversee data integrations between equity platform, HRIS, and Payroll.
• Support tax withholding and reporting with Payroll.

Skills

Equity compensation knowledge

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Stock plan platforms

HRIS/Payroll integrations

External vendor management

Job description

LevelUP HCS in Lake Forest (IL) operates a hybrid role for a Manager of Equity Compensation overseeing the administration and lifecycle of equity programs. You will work with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, and external vendors to maintain accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.

The position requires 5+ years in equity compensation, strong knowledge of RSUs/PSUs/stock options, and experience with stock plan platforms and data integrations.