Unclassified - Springdale, AR
posted 2 months ago
The Equity Compensation Lead is a pivotal role within the Total Rewards function, responsible for the comprehensive management of stock incentive plans for both employee and non-employee equity programs. This position entails the day-to-day administration of these plans, ensuring that all aspects of equity award administration are monitored and reported accurately. The Equity Compensation Lead will collaborate closely with key stakeholders across various departments, including Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Human Resources, to ensure seamless operations and compliance with regulatory requirements. In this role, the individual will administer global equity programs, which encompass long-term incentive stock awards and employee stock purchase programs. The Equity Compensation Lead will assist the Executive Rewards and Financial Benefits Leader in managing relationships with third-party equity administration vendors, continuously evaluating the stock administration function for potential improvements. This includes implementing automated solutions and holding service providers accountable for their performance. The maintenance of the equity award database, currently managed by Fidelity, is a critical responsibility, ensuring that all transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner. The position also requires the oversight of tax withholding, tax reporting, and payroll reporting related to equity awards. The Equity Compensation Lead will conduct timely reconciliations of data on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, ensuring accuracy across Stock Administration, Finance, HR, payroll, and transfer agents. Additionally, the role involves analyzing current and pending regulatory and legislative requirements affecting equity compensation, and partnering with internal and external experts to ensure compliance. Handling employee inquiries regarding equity programs and transactions is another key responsibility, along with the creation of training materials related to equity compensation for employees and cross-functional partners. The Equity Compensation Lead will prepare reports for business partners and respond to ad-hoc data requests promptly. Furthermore, the individual will coordinate efforts to administer stock-based compensation awards for employees in countries outside the US and assist in the preparation of the annual proxy statement and SEC filings such as Form 4 and Form S-8.