Equity Compensation Administration Specialist

Boeing•Chicago, IL

1d•$161,500 - $218,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking an experienced Equity Compensation Administration Specialist to join their Total Rewards team and report directly to the Director, Executive Compensation Governance and Stock Administration. This role can be based in Chicago, IL or Seattle, WA. The Equity Compensation Administration Specialist will manage, enhance, and deliver high-quality equity plan administration and participant services for our global employee population. This role partners with Total Rewards, Legal, Finance, Payroll, and external service providers to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant execution of all equity-related programs.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with Human Resources and/or Compensation
5+ years of experience in stock and/or equity plan administration

Nice To Haves

Certified Equity Professional (CEP) or working toward certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
7+ years of experience in equity plan administration in a public company environment, including project management experience and partnership with business and strategy leaders
Complete knowledge of equity compensation types (RSUs, PSUs, stock options, ESPP) and related tax/regulatory requirements
Subject matter expertise in stock plan administration, detailed-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills
Expertise in Workday HR Management Systems
Expertise in equity plan administration software
Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience in equity administration in a large or matrixed organization
Experience with Fidelity Plan Sponsor WebStation

Responsibilities

Lead the deployment, maintenance, initiation of change, and administration of Boeing’s equity program, including annual, monthly, and supplementary grant cycles, executive grants, termination events, large-scale vesting events, tax withholding, compliance, etc
Lead interactions with equity plan service providers to ensure data integrity and timely resolution of issues.
Support process testing and system implementations/upgrades
Support management of grant lifecycle activities: grant setup, enrollment, modifications, cancellations, exercises, payouts, forfeitures, and post-termination processing
Manage Section 16 reporting obligations, including preparation, review, and timely filing of Forms 3, 4, and 5; coordinate with Corporate Secretary and external counsel/filing agents to ensure accurate ownership disclosures, track officer/director insider transaction activity and blackout windows, respond to Section 16 inquiries
Support preparation of share usage and stock plan status reports for the Board of Directors and internal audits.
Assist in preparing relevant sections of SEC filings, including compiling and reconciling share reserve and dilution metrics
Manage Board of Directors compensation inquiries and process 1099s
Act as primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, delivering clear guidance on grants, vesting, exercise, taxation, withholding, and plan rules
Maintain and improve program documentation, administrative processes, system configurations, and participant communications.
Supports equity program design and deployment to ensure incorporation of best practices and compliance requirements
Support annual compensation review process alongside total rewards partners
Stay abreast of equity compensation trends and changes
Lead and/or participate in ad hoc project teams