Stock Plan Administrator

Talent Recruit; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in California is looking for a Sr. Stock Plan Administrator responsible for managing domestic and international equity plans. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience with stock administration in publicly traded companies. Strong Excel skills and excellent communication are essential for this role. Competitive salary between $120,000 - $170,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of stock administration experience with a publicly traded company.
• Experience with performance-based grants and international stock plans.
• Knowledge of stock-based compensation accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer global equity incentive and ESPP plans.
• Collaborate with accounting, tax, payroll, and legal teams.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international reporting requirements.
• Manage Insider Trading Policy, trading windows, and 10b5-1 programs.
• Process RSU/PSU grants and releases.
• Handle SEC filings and DWAC reports.
• Liaise with brokerage firms and transfer agents.
• Partner with Payroll on taxation and reconciliations.
• Support Finance with stock-based compensation accounting and audits.
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide training.

Skills

Stock administration experience

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking a Sr. Stock Plan Administrator to manage the day-to-day administration of domestic and international equity plans. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of stock plan activities and involves direct interaction with executives and Board members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer global equity incentive and ESPP plans
• Collaborate with accounting, tax, payroll, and legal teams
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international reporting requirements
• Manage Insider Trading Policy, trading windows, and 10b5-1 programs
• Process RSU/PSU grants and releases
• Handle SEC filings (Forms 3, 4, 5) and DWAC reports
• Liaise with brokerage firms and transfer agents
• Partner with Payroll on taxation and reconciliations
• Support Finance with stock-based compensation accounting and audits
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide training

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of stock administration experience with a publicly traded company
• Experience with performance-based grants and international stock plans
• Strong Excel skills (vLookup, macros) and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Knowledge of stock-based compensation accounting is a plus

Location:

San Jose, CA or Kirkland, WA

• Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 (based on experience and location)

This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to grow in stock administration. Apply now and email your resume to [e-mail]