Senior Manager, Global Equity Compensation

6 days ago


Irvine, California, United States Western Digital Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Global Stock Administration Manager to join our team at Western Digital. As a key member of our Securities and Corporate Governance team in Legal, you will be responsible for managing the administration of our company's stock incentive and employee stock purchase plans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the complete cycle and reconciliations for global equity activity, including account creation and updates, grants, award releases, bi-annual ESPP purchases/enrollment, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with required U.S. federal, U.S. state, and international reporting and regulations; monitor international regulatory and tax compliance.
  • Partner with People Solutions (HR) and Compensation, Legal, Financial Reporting, Tax, HRIS, Global Mobility, and Payroll to ensure accurate and compliant operations, reporting, processes, and integrity of our stock incentive and employee stock purchase plans.
  • Prepare and provide 1099-MISC reports for non-employee's compensation income.
  • Coordinate with external technology, consulting, transfer agent, and broker vendors.
  • Provide equity award services and support to global plan participants through various means of outreach and education.
  • Track and update holdings for compliance with the company's executive and director stock ownership guidelines.
  • Utilize previously acquired experience to become actively involved in day-to-day processes and procedures that meet audit standards in order to develop and maintain a plan for process improvements, including product and system enhancements and automation, vendor selection and management.
  • Manage reporting of stock-based compensation for financial reporting purposes, including timely information to Finance stakeholders; account and outstanding share reconciliations; interact with internal and external auditors in support of monthly and quarterly review and audits.
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and initiatives.
  • Provide timely and accurate reporting and review to support Annual Report and Proxy Statement (i.e., tables relating to equity compensation).
  • Ensure compliance with Section 16 reporting obligations, including preparation and filing of SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5 via EDGAR.
  • Manage China SAFE filing and compliance process, including preparation of quarterly China SAFE filings, reconcile China SAFE bank account, and application reviews.
  • Manage processes, filings, and mailings in compliance with IRC § 6039.
  • Manage year-end statement mailings to participants.
  • Track and monitor share issuances under S-8 Registration statements.
  • Assist with any equity processing relating to M&A and spinoff transactions.
  • Manage processes related to and compliance of insider trading program and policies.
  • Assist insiders with 10b5-1 planning.
  • Provide support for ad-hoc reporting and analytics for stock-based compensation.
  • Keep current with regulatory, legal, and other developments (e.g., SEC, FASB, IRS, and non-U.S. tax rules and regulations) affecting the treatment of equity compensation.
  • Provide on-going direction and training.

Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge and experience in global stock plan administration, including securities, tax, financial reporting, and accounting laws and regulations. Payroll knowledge and experience is a plus.
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in global stock administration with a global, public company.
  • Advance experience with Equity Edge Online.
  • Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, and their functions.
  • Ability to manage people, processes, and systems to maximize effectiveness and potential.
  • Advanced analytical ability, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills; ability to identify issues and provide solutions.
  • Understanding of entire equity process cycle, including interdependencies between Stock Administration, Legal, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and Human Resources.
  • Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
  • Requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.


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