Senior Stock Administrator

Compass; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in incentive programs

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan

FSAs

Commuter program

Life and disability insurance

Maven (support for new parents)

Carrot (fertility benefits)

UrbanSitter (caregiver network)

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Compass is seeking a Senior Stock Administrator to support the equity compensation program for employees and agents in Los Angeles. You will help manage ISO/NQS, RSUs/PSUs and ESPP day-to-day, partnering with People & Culture, Accounting and Payroll to ensure accurate, compliant administration.

You have 2+ years in equity compensation, strong Excel/Sheets skills, familiarity with Shareworks and HRIS systems, and a customer-focused mindset to explain ownership and vesting details clearly.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in equity compensation plan administration in a public company required.
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and ability to analyze complex equity data.
• Knowledge of ISO/NQS, RSUs/PSUs & ESPP administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with equity plan participants regarding vesting, transactions, enrollment and inquiries.
• Maintain and update participant facing FAQ documents and training materials.
• Assist with day-to-day administration of equity plans (ISO/NQS, RSUs/PSUs, ESPP).
• Develop equity-related policies and procedures.
• Analyze feedback and metrics to propose process improvements and automation.
• Stay current with regulations and trends in equity compensation.
• Assist Director of Stock Administration with special projects.

Skills

Excel/Sheets

Communication

Project management

Shareworks

Oracle HRIS

CEP certification

Tax knowledge (US)

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Shareworks by Morgan Stanley

Oracle HRIS

Job description

At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we’re revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Senior Stock Administratorto join our team! In this role, you’ll provide critical support to our equity administration function, helping to manage the day-to‑day operations of our equity plans. You’ll work closely with our People & Culture, Accounting and Payroll teams to ensure our equity programs run smoothly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity for a detail‑oriented, eager‑to‑learn individual who is passionate about building a career in equity compensation.

Please Note:

This role is 100% on‑site based out of a local Hub office.

At Compass You Will:

• Communicate with equity plan participants regarding Compass equity programs, resolving questions, issues and concerns related to vesting, transactions, enrollment, and other general inquiries (including by following escalation processes as applicable)
• Maintain and update participant facing “FAQ” documents in order to answer questions from equity plan participants about Compass equity and keep up to date training materials for participants
• Assist with the day‑to‑day administration of the company’s equity plans (ISO/NQs, RSUs/PSUs & ESPP)
• Contribute to the development of equity‑related policies and procedures
• Analyze employee and agent feedback and operational metrics to propose process improvement and automation opportunities
• Stay current with relevant regulations and industry trends related to equity compensation
• Assist the Director of Stock Administration with special projects

What We’re Looking For:

• BA or BS degree
• 2+ years of experience in equity compensation plan administration in a public company
• Prior experience with the equity administration platform, Shareworks by Morgan Stanley and HRIS system, Oracle, preferred
• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification preferred but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• General understanding of US federal and state taxation
• Passionate about customer experience and helping equity holders understand and appreciate their ownership in the company.
• Experience being the point person for specific, actionable issues and creating the solution
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication as well as collaboration skills, with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects at once

Compensation:

The base pay range for this position is $100,000 - $111,000 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.

Perks that You Need to Know About:

• Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions).
• Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave
• medical, tele‑health, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• commuter program
• life and disability insurance
• Maven (a support system for new parents)
• Carrot (fertility benefits)
• UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network)
• Employee Assistance Program
• pet insurance

At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world - a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.

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