Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Switch designs, builds, and operates data centers that enable the technology of the future and power digital infrastructure. The Equity Compensation Analyst & Administrator will administer the full lifecycle of equity and long-term incentive programs, support employees and business leaders, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance. The role partners with Legal, Finance, Payroll, Recruiting, and external providers while providing reporting and process improvement support.
Responsibilities
- Administer all aspects of the company's equity and long-term incentive compensation programs, including equity awards and long-term cash incentives
- Process grants, vesting events, exercises, releases, cancellations, forfeitures, and employee terminations within the equity administration platform
- Maintain accurate participant records and ensure data integrity across equity administration systems
- Coordinate grant approvals, award communications, and transactions with internal stakeholders and external equity administrators
- Prepare recurring reports related to grants, vesting schedules, participant activity, and outstanding awards
- Serve as the primary resource for employee questions regarding equity awards, vesting schedules, taxation, and plan provisions
- Develop and maintain employee communications, guides, FAQs, and educational resources related to long-term incentive programs
- Support new hire orientation and ongoing employee education related to equity compensation
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to communicate equity awards as part of Switch's Total Rewards strategy
- Administer equity programs in accordance with plan documents, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Partner with Legal to support Board of Directors and Compensation Committee grant approvals and documentation
- Maintain processes that support SOX, SEC, GAAP, and other regulatory compliance requirements
- Maintain documentation supporting audits, internal controls, and regulatory reporting
- Coordinate insider trading compliance activities, including trading windows and employee communications
- Support Legal and Finance by providing data for SEC filings, proxy statements, and other regulatory reporting
- Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate tax withholding and reporting related to equity and long-term incentive awards
- Provide Finance with reports and transaction data supporting stock-based compensation accounting and financial reporting
- Develop dashboards and reports related to equity participation, grants, vesting activity, and program utilization
- Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation, technology enhancements, and operational efficiencies
- Support system implementations, upgrades, testing, and process documentation
- Maintain standard operating procedures and documentation for equity administration activities
Skills
- • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- • Five or more years of experience administering equity compensation programs, stock plans, or long-term incentive programs
- • Experience with equity administration platforms such as Fidelity, Morgan Stanley Shareworks, Equity Edge Online, Carta, or similar systems
- • Working knowledge of equity compensation principles and equity award lifecycle administration
- • Understanding of payroll taxation related to equity and long-term incentive awards
- • Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, automate workflows, or enhance day-to-day work processes
- • Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
- • Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- • Strong written, verbal, and customer service skills
- • Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- •Remote applicants must reside in one of our registered states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NV, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA
- • Experience supporting private company equity compensation plans
- • Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as Workday, Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors, or ADP
- • Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation or progress toward certification
Benefits
- A culture of karma that promotes a positive, supportive, and forward-thinking environment.
- Flexibility and remote opportunities, including in-office, hybrid, or fully remote work, with technology and support to keep teams connected and productive.
- Career stability and growth, including opportunities and advancement in a stable, growing company.
- Comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs.
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