Senior Executive & Equity Compensation Lead

Fortrea; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

ESPP

PTO

Flexible time off

Company bonus where applicable

Job summary

Fortrea in Durham, NC seeks an Executive and Equity Compensation Manager to lead analysis, governance, and support for executive and equity programs. You will partner with HR, Legal, Finance, and external service providers to ensure compliant, effective administration aligned with our compensation philosophy.

Responsibilities include end-to-end equity award administration, communications, data integrity, and reporting for senior leadership and committees; plus governance, proxy disclosures, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience administering equity compensation programs across jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting executive compensation disclosures and regulatory filings, including proxy disclosures and Section 16 reporting.
• Working knowledge of U.S. and international tax considerations related to executive and equity compensation.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality, data privacy, and GDPR compliance.
• Experience implementing processes and controls in a SOX-compliant environment.
• Demonstrated accuracy, high attention to detail, and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to interact with employees and executives at all levels; excellent written and oral communication.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and related data tools.

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, modeling, and evaluation of executive compensation programs.
• Serve as primary administrator for equity compensation programs across end-to-end lifecycle.
• Develop materials and communications for senior leadership and Board committees; respond to inquiries.
• Maintain data integrity across compensation systems; reconcile equity share pools with Accounting and Payroll.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Legal, Finance, Tax, and HR on compensation matters.
• Lead cross-functional projects improving equity administration, governance, and reporting.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership, Board committees, and audits; respond to ad hoc requests.
• Manage relationships with Fidelity and other external service providers.
• Support governance and disclosure activities, including Section 16 filings and proxy materials.
• Assist with SOX controls, internal controls, blackout periods, and communications.
• Coordinate with external advisors on tax compliance for equity programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Skills

Executive compensation experience

Equity administration

Confidentiality

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

SOX/compliance mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Fidelity

Job description

Fortrea in Durham, NC seeks an Executive and Equity Compensation Manager to lead analysis, governance, and support for executive and equity programs. You will partner with HR, Legal, Finance, and external service providers to ensure compliant, effective administration aligned with our compensation philosophy.

Responsibilities include end-to-end equity award administration, communications, data integrity, and reporting for senior leadership and committees; plus governance, proxy disclosures, and