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Job Title: Senior Compensation Analyst- Equity, Cash, and ESPP programs

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid - 2 days per week)

Duration: 6 months (Possibility of extension)

Job Description:-

The client's Global Compensation team is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst who will focus on Equity, Cash and IBM Employee Stock Purchase (ESPP) programs. In this role, you will be instrumental in the deployment, administration, and compliance of our global equity, cash plan and ESPP plans. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across Finance, People, Data Analytics, and Payroll, as well as external partners, including IBM and various vendors who help to administer our programs. This is a critical role that requires a base understanding of equity compensation, strong analytical skills, complex problem-solving skills, relationship building across many stakeholders and the ability to manage complex projects with multiple dependencies.

What you will do:

-End-to-End Grant Cycle Administration for Equity and Cash: Manage the entire grant cycle timeline and processes, from defining requirements in Workday, auditing and validating equity awards to ensure data integrity, and seeking approval on final grants from various stakeholders.

-Program Management: Ensure we have up to date process documents, grant plans, guidance for associates, Source pages, and KBA articles

ESPP and Cash Plan Budget & Financial Oversight: Collaboratively calculate, track, and manage the annual budget for equity programs, including handling quarterly cash plan accruals and optimizing spend.

-Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Partner with internal teams such as the People team, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and HRBPs to ensure the seamless execution of equity and cash plan programs.

-Acquisitions & Employee Transitions: Provide support on the treatment of equity and cash plans during company acquisitions and employee mission moves.

-Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Maintain a comprehensive list of required filings and/or reporting and collaborate with relevant parties to ensure all compliance obligations are met in a timely manner.

-Mobility & International Transfers: Work closely with the mobility team and external tax advisors to manage the equity implications of employee international transfers, including determining the handling of unvested RSUs and calculating blended tax rates.

-Stakeholder Support & Inquiry Resolution: Serve as the subject matter expert and key collaborator, in partnership with the People Helpdesk and Compensation Operations, to address inquiries regarding Equity, ESPP, and cash grants and ensure we are refining & growing our Knowledge base in Service Now.

-Communication & Enablement: Develop and deliver clear communications to employees regarding their eligibility for ESPP and Equity plans, as well as updates and enhancements to these programs.

What You will bring:

-Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data, solve complex problems, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.

-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (advanced functions, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) is essential.

-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

-Solid project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

-Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy

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