Lead Stock Plan Consultant

Global Payments Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a Principal Stock Plan Consultant to join the Global Compensation team.

The role is hybrid and based in Cincinnati, OH or Atlanta, GA, with responsibility for leading equity compensation strategy and program design including RSUs, stock options, ESPPs, and performance shares. You will partner with Legal, Finance and executive compensation, ensure ASC 718 compliance, manage global rollouts, benchmark against market practice, and support proxy disclosures,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, HR or related field.
• CEP designation preferred.
• 8–12 years in equity compensation or executive compensation.
• Deep expertise in global equity programs, tax and regulatory considerations.
• Experience with ASC 718 and equity reporting.
• Experience with equity administration systems (E*TRADE, Fidelity, Shareworks, Equity Edge).
• Exposure to executive compensation design and compensation committee support.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead equity compensation strategy and program design.
• Partner with Total Rewards and LTI leadership to align programs with goals.
• Manage global equity rollout, compliance and scalability.
• Benchmark programs against market practice.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 718, tax and securities.
• Oversee governance, documentation and internal controls.
• Support proxy disclosures, filings and audits with Legal and Finance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to execute programs.
• Provide insights for compensation planning and board decisions.
• Educate stakeholders with clear communications on equity programs.

Skills

Equity compensation

Global equity programs

Excel advanced

Pivot tables

VLOOKUPs

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/HR or related field

CEP designation preferred

Tools

E*TRADE

Fidelity

Shareworks

Equity Edge

Job description

Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Principal Stock Plan Consultant to join our ever evolving Global Compensation team and help shape the future of global commerce.

This role will be a hybrid role located in our Cincinnati, OH or Atlanta, GA offices.

What You Will Own

• Lead equity compensation strategy, including design and evolution of programs (e.g. RSUs, stock options, performance shares, ESPP).
• Partner with Total Rewards and LTI leadership to align equity programs with talent, retention, and shareholder goals.
• Manage global equity program rollout and expansion, ensuring compliance and scalability.
• Benchmark programs against market practices and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Ensure compliance with global tax, accounting (ASC 718), securities, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee plan governance, documentation, processes, and internal controls.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Executive Compensation on proxy disclosures, filings, and audits.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (HR, Payroll, Accounting, Tax) to execute equity programs effectively.
• Support M&A, global expansion, and other transactions impacting equity.
• Serve as escalation point for complex employee and executive equity issues.
• Analyze and report on equity metrics (pool usage, burn rate, dilution, financial impact).
• Support financial reporting, forecasting, and modeling.
• Provide insights for compensation planning and board-level decisions.
• Develop clear communications and educate stakeholders on equity programs.
• Support executive compensation discussions with leadership and the Board/Comp Committee.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. CEP (Certified Equity Professional) designation preferred.
• Eight to twelve years’ professional level experience in public and/or private company equity compensation, stock plan administration or executive compensation.
• Deep expertise in global equity programs, including tax and regulatory considerations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (ASC 718) and equity reporting.
• Experience working with equity administration systems (e.g., E*TRADE, Fidelity, Shareworks, Equity Edge).
• Exposure to executive compensation design and Compensation Committee support
• Mastery in PC skills including Word, PowerPoint and advanced Excel - must be proficient in pivot tables, vlookups, graphing, formulas and functions.
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop sound recommendations and solutions. Exceptional mathematics skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with top management
• Excellent problem solving, independent decision making, analytical and time management skills managing multiple tasks/deadlines for self and others.

About The Team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer.