Global Senior Equity Specialist, Payroll

The Senior Equity Specialist is responsible for administering and managing global equity compensation programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee experience. This role partners cross-functionally with Payroll, HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to support the full lifecycle of equity awards while driving process improvements and scalability.

Responsibilities

Administer global equity programs (RSUs, stock options, Tokens, etc.); Manage the administration of equity awards including registration for required countries, inputs from customers, and customer inquiries through the ticketing system; Maintain equity data in systems (GWP - Proprietary system); Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate tax withholding and reporting for equity events; Support global tax compliance related to equity compensation; Reconcile equity transactions with payroll and finance systems; Ensure compliance with local and global regulatory requirements; Support audits (internal, external, SOC if applicable); Prepare reports for cross-functional teams and customers; Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate equity processes; Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs); Improve controls and reduce manual work; Serve as a subject matter expert for employee inquiries related to equity; Partner with HR to support employee education and communications; Work closely with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and Product/Systems

Requirements

5+ years of experience in equity administration, stock plan administration, or compensation operations; Strong understanding of equity award types (RSUs, stock options, Tokens); Strong understanding of taxation of equity compensation (US and/or global); Familiarity with payroll processes and integration points; Experience supporting audits and compliance frameworks (SOC preferred); High attention to detail with strong analytical skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation; Experience supporting global/multi-country equity programs; Experience in a high-growth or scaling organization; Experience in EOR/PEO models and cross-border payroll operations; Exposure to audit frameworks and control design/testing (e.g., SOC)

Benefits

Flexible Time Off; Parental Leave; Health and Dental Insurance; Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan