Equity Plan Administrator

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Equity Plan Administrator to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space. This role will oversee the administration of equity compensation programs across the full award lifecycle, ensuring accurate setup, tracking, vesting, and termination processing. The position will partner closely with Legal, Human Resources, Payroll, and external providers to support compliance, reporting, and timely execution of public-company equity activities. It is well suited for someone who brings deep stock plan administration expertise, strong systems knowledge, and a highly detail-oriented approach to controls and reconciliations. The work will directly support accurate equity operations, tax and regulatory compliance, and effective employee communication. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Administer equity plans and awards, including RSUs, PSUs, and stock options, from setup through termination processing
• Maintain accurate data in equity systems and monitor integrations with Workday
• Coordinate vesting and release events, including tax assessments and share issuance
• Prepare compliance documentation for public-company equity activities and Section 16 tracking
• Execute SOX controls and provide audit support and periodic reconciliations
• Partner with Legal and Human Resources on award approvals and insider-trading management
• Prepare international equity reporting and ensure compliance with local tax regulations
• Manage relationships with external equity providers and develop training materials

Qualifications

• 8+ years of stock plan administration experience, preferably with global equity plans for a U.S. public company
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with equity administration platforms, ideally Equity Edge Online
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for data reconciliation and complex calculations
• Familiarity with equity compensation, payroll and tax coordination, Section 16 reporting, and SOX compliance

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Potential for periodic salary adjustments
• Access to a supportive work culture focused on professional growth