Senior Stock Plan Administrator – Equity Compensation – Remote / Work from Home
Role/Title: Senior Stock Plan Administrator – FT – Remote / Work from Home
Team: People Solutions
Reporting To: Director of Consulting & Staffing
Location: United States / Remote / Work from Home
Compensation Range: Based on experience and engagement requirements
Employment: Full-Time / W-2Travel Required: Up to 10% (Industry, Client & Team Events) Profile of Success Seeking a Senior Stock Plan Administrator with 7+ years of progressive equity compensation administration experience preferred, including hands-on experience supporting complex, publicly traded companies. The ideal candidate can independently manage stock plan operations, complex equity transactions, ESPPs, RSU releases, PSU support, reporting, reconciliations, compliance controls, and cross-functional coordination. Experience with one or more leading equity platforms is important, including Equity Edge Online (EEO), Shareworks, Fidelity PSW, Schwab EquiView, Certent, Carta, or comparable systems. Success requires strong technical judgment, exceptional accuracy, client and participant service, and the ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
The Role:
Stock & Option Solutions, Inc., an AllShares company, is seeking experienced Senior Stock Plan Administrators to join our People Solutions team and support corporate clients with their equity compensation programs. As part of a growing global equity compensation organization, we combine specialized stock plan expertise with technology, advisory, and client-service capabilities. Depending on the engagement, you may support one complex corporate client or multiple clients as a senior administrator, subject-matter expert, or key member of their equity administration function. You will partner with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to manage equity plan activities, resolve issues, improve processes, and deliver accurate, reliable administration services.
The Work:
You’ll DoResponsibilities vary by engagement and may include:
Independently manage stock plan administration and daily operations.
Administer stock options, restricted stock, RSUs, PSUs, ESPPs, and other equity compensation programs.
Process and validate grants, vesting, releases, exercises, settlements, cancellations, and participant transactions.
Manage ESPP enrollment, contributions, purchases, reporting, reconciliations, and communications.
Support performance-based awards, executive transactions, vesting conditions, and corporate actions.
Maintain accurate employee, grant, award, participant, and transaction data in equity platforms.
Coordinate with equity platforms, brokerage partners, transfer agents, and service providers.
Monitor data feeds, integrations, file layouts, and administrative workflows.
Perform reconciliations, data validation, recurring reporting, and ad hoc analysis.
Investigate discrepancies involving awards, transactions, taxes, payroll, data feeds, and systems.
Support stock-based compensation accounting, financial reporting, audits, SEC reporting, proxy reporting, Section 16, and Section 6039, as applicable.
Assist with international equity plans, global mobility, cross-border transactions, and tax considerations.
Collaborate with Payroll, Accounting, Finance, Legal, Tax, HR, HRIS, Technology, and external partners.
Respond to participant and stakeholder inquiries with accurate, timely, professional service.
Support employee education, equity communications, and training.
Coordinate or lead plan implementations, amendments, platform transitions, corporate actions, and related projects.
Maintain and improve procedures, documentation, reporting, and internal controls.
Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, efficiency, and stronger operational practices.
Evaluate complex issues, communicate risks, recommend solutions, and manage resolution plans.
Provide subject-matter expertise, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
Manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client commitments while maintaining high standards.
Support additional stock plan initiatives and special projects as needed.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The Expertise We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant industry experience.7+ years of progressive equity compensation administration experience preferred.
Significant experience supporting complex, publicly traded organizations.
Strong knowledge of stock options, restricted stock, RSUs, PSUs, ESPPs, and other equity awards.
Proficiency with one or more equity platforms, including EEO, Shareworks, Fidelity PSW, Schwab EquiView, Certent, Carta, or comparable systems.
Ability to independently manage stock plan operations, complex transactions, deadlines, and participant inquiries.
Experience with reporting, reconciliations, data management, and operational controls.
Understanding of equity taxation, payroll coordination, stock-based compensation reporting, and compliance.
Experience supporting audits, SEC reporting, executive transactions, and regulatory requirements.
Strong analytical skills and advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business systems.
Ability to investigate system, data, transaction, and reporting discrepancies and resolve issues.
Experience collaborating across Payroll, Accounting, Finance, HR, Legal, Tax, and related functions.
Strong project management, prioritization, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Certified Equity Professional (CEP) or Equity Compensation Associate (ECA) credential preferred.
Global equity plans, mobility, corporate actions, and platform implementation experience are pluses.
Corporate stock administration, equity compensation vendor, brokerage, consulting, and outsourced administration experience valued.
The Right Fit:- A service-oriented professional committed to delivering Peace of Mind to clients, colleagues, and partners.
- An experienced, confident equity professional who takes ownership of complex responsibilities.
- Self-motivated, accountable, dependable, and effective with limited supervision.
- Analytical, compliance-focused, process-oriented, and committed to operational excellence.
- Skilled in troubleshooting, issue resolution, data management, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborative with colleagues, clients, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
- Comfortable working across diverse client environments, platforms, cultures, and teams.
- Open to technology, automation, and scalable solutions that improve efficiency and service.
- Committed to confidentiality, sound judgment, diplomacy, and discretion.
- Dedicated to professional development, continuous learning, and sharing expertise.
- Aligned with AllShares’ core values: Altogether as 1 Team, Product-Led, Customer Centric, Global Presence / Global Mindset, and We Are Bold. These values reflect collaboration, innovation, accountability, global awareness, integrity, and operational excellence.
- The Purpose of Your Role / The Value You Deliver
- Expand your skills and make a meaningful difference for internal teams, external partners, and corporate clients.
- You will administer client equity compensation programs and serve as a member or leader of their stock plan administration function, working within the client’s organization while receiving professional and career support from SOS/AllShares.
- Clients may need support with increased workloads, organizational change, evolving equity programs, operational challenges, platform transitions, or specialized expertise.
- You will deliver Peace of Mind by helping ensure accurate plan administration, responsive employee support, effective risk management, and continuity of critical operations.
- Working with SOS/AllShares offers exposure to diverse organizations, equity plans, systems, and business environments while contributing to a global equity compensation community.
- See What We Can Offer You (Benefits / Perks)
- We are committed to diversity and inclusion through competitive pay, strong benefits, and reasonable accommodations. Benefits and professional-support programs are subject to plan eligibility and include:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Remote Work / Work from Home
- Flexible 401(k) with Match
- Competitive PayPaid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Automatic Enrollment in Basic Life Insurance at No Cost to Employee
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Training and Education Opportunities
- Team-Building Events and Programs
- Employee Referral BonusAccess to Thousands of Corporate Retail Discounts
- Disability, Life, and Accidental Insurance Options
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account Options, when eligibleA Few Extras for You…Career growth opportunities and access to experienced equity compensation professionals.
- Support and guidance from our team of expert Senior Stock Plan Professionals.
- Experience with diverse clients, equity programs, platforms, and operating environments.
- Opportunities to expand technical expertise, professional skills, and your professional brand.
- Membership in a broader organization focused on collaboration, technology innovation, customer success, and global equity expertise.
- Opportunities to share ideas, develop best practices, and improve equity compensation service delivery.
Contact UsFor questions, email employment@sos-team.com.Equal Opportunity Statement
Stock & Option Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by law.
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