Equity & Compensation Analyst

Hunter Douglas•Atlanta, GA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Hunter Douglas is seeking an Equity & Compensation Analyst to support global equity programs and execute compensation-related activities. This role involves administering, tracking, and reporting on equity awards, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The analyst will collaborate with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and external vendors to manage equity administration and support compensation initiatives like annual grants and employee lifecycles. Key requirements include strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and data integrity management. The role also supports job evaluations, offer management, compensation and bonus planning, severance administration, and other total rewards initiatives. Experience with equity administration platforms like J.P. Morgan is beneficial.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required (Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred).
3+ years of experience in equity administration, compensation, or total rewards.
Hands-on experience supporting equity programs and/or compensation processes.
Experience with equity administration systems (J.P. Morgan platform experience preferred).
Exposure to global equity programs and multi-country considerations is a plus.
Experience working with HRIS systems and compensation tools.
Working knowledge of equity compensation programs, including stock options, RSUs, and related processes (granting, vesting, taxation).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and ensure accuracy in reporting.
High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive and confidential data with integrity.
Basic understanding of compensation principles, including benchmarking and job evaluation methodologies.
Familiarity with equity administration platforms (experience with J.P. Morgan platform is a strong plus).
Proficiency in Excel and data analysis (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data reconciliation).
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain equity and compensation concepts to employees and stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and external vendors.
Self-starter with a proactive approach to process improvement and issue resolution.

Nice To Haves

Experience with equity administration platforms, such as J.P. Morgan, is a plus.
Exposure to global equity programs and multi-country considerations is a plus.
Familiarity with equity administration platforms (experience with J.P. Morgan platform is a strong plus).

Responsibilities

Administer day-to-day equity operations, including grants, vesting, exercises, cancellations, and reporting in accordance with plan rules and company policies.
Maintain accurate equity records and ensure data integrity across systems, including HRIS, payroll, and equity platforms.
Partner with Finance, Payroll, and Legal to ensure proper tax treatment, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance of equity transactions.
Support the administration of global equity plans, including employee communications, grant documentation, and audit readiness.
Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of equity-related reports for internal stakeholders, auditors, and external vendors.
Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to equity awards, vesting schedules, and transactions.
Support compensation processes such as job evaluations, offer management, compensation and bonus planning, severance administration, and other total rewards initiatives.
Analyze compensation and equity data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
Partner with HR Business Partners and Total Rewards leadership to support compensation program execution and enhancements.
Assist in the development and documentation of compensation and equity processes, ensuring consistency and scalability.
Support system updates, testing, and process improvements related to equity and compensation tools.
Collaborate with external vendors (e.g., equity platform providers such as J.P. Morgan) to troubleshoot issues and optimize system functionality.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and data privacy standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across equity administration and compensation programs.