Global Equity & Reward Architect

Selby Jennings; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Houston is seeking an Equity & Reward Analyst to join its Global Reward team. You will help administer and govern employee share plans on a global scale, while acting as a subject-matter expert for equity compensation across the Americas.

The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and collaboration with HR, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and Legal, shaping both operational delivery and strategic development of equity programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years experience in equity compensation or related field.
• Experience with employee share plans, RSUs, LTIPs, or other equity-based compensation programs.
• Strong understanding of equity governance, compliance, taxation, payroll, and reporting requirements.
• Experience working with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and Tax across multiple stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of global employee share plans and LTIPs.
• Manage equity transactions, vesting events, reconciliations, reporting, and controls.
• Serve as a resource on equity-related tax, payroll, legal, and regulatory considerations across the Americas.
• Partner with external share plan providers and internal stakeholders for a seamless employee experience.
• Support equity plan communications, education, and training initiatives.
• Conduct market benchmarking and reward analytics to assess competitiveness and industry best practices.
• Assist in the review, design, and enhancement of global share plans.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for senior leaders and governance committees.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial, tax accounting, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the equity compensation framework.]
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Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Equity governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Selby Jennings in Houston is seeking an Equity & Reward Analyst to join its Global Reward team. You will help administer and govern employee share plans on a global scale, while acting as a subject-matter expert for equity compensation across the Americas.

The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and collaboration with HR, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and Legal, shaping both operational delivery and strategic development of equity programs.