Executive Compensation and Equity Administration Manager (Durham, North Carolina)

Fortrea•Durham, CA

8d•$105,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive and Equity Compensation Manager serves as a key subject matter expert responsible for the administration, governance, analysis, and ongoing support of the Company's executive and equity compensation programs. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Payroll, Tax, Treasury, senior leadership, and external service providers to ensure executive and equity compensation programs are administered effectively, remain compliant with applicable regulations, and align with the Company's compensation philosophy and business objectives. Key responsibilities include analyzing and modeling executive compensation programs; developing recommendations and materials to support senior leadership, Board of Directors, and Management Development and Compensation Committee decision-making; overseeing the end-to-end administration of equity compensation programs and related processes; supporting executive and equity compensation communications; maintaining the integrity of compensation and equity data and records; managing relationships with external vendors and advisors; and supporting regulatory, governance, compliance, and disclosure requirements related to executive and equity compensation programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience administering a variety of equity compensation programs across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience supporting executive compensation disclosures and regulatory filings, including proxy statement disclosures and Section 16 reporting.
Working knowledge of U.S. and international tax considerations related to executive and equity compensation.
Strong commitment to confidentiality, data privacy, and compliance, including GDPR requirements.
Experience supporting processes, systems, and controls in a SOX-compliant environment.
Demonstration of a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
Ability to interact with employees and executives at all levels.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
5+ years of relevant compensation experience including executive compensation and equity administration.

Nice To Haves

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), preferred
Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation (Level 2 or 3), preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the design, analysis, modeling, and evaluation of executive compensation programs.
Serve as the primary administrator for equity compensation programs, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of equity awards, including grant processing, vesting events, distributions, terminations, corporate actions, participant transactions, and related reporting and compliance activities.
Develop and deliver executive and equity compensation communications, training, and educational materials, and respond to participant inquiries regarding compensation programs and equity plans.
Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of employee and equity data within company and stock administration systems, including reconciling and monitoring equity share pool balances in partnership with Accounting, Treasury, and Payroll.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Payroll, Legal, Finance, Tax, and HR, on executive or equity compensation matters.
Lead cross-functional projects supporting enhancements to equity administration, executive compensation programs, reporting capabilities, and governance processes.
Prepare reports, analyses, presentations, and other materials for internal stakeholders, senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and the Management Development and Compensation Committee, and respond to ad hoc, audit, and external requests.
Manage the ongoing relationship with the Company’s equity administration platform (Fidelity) and other external service providers.
Support executive compensation governance and disclosure activities, including preparation of Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5), executive compensation disclosures, and annual proxy statement materials.
Support the development and maintenance of processes, controls, and compliance programs related to SOX requirements, internal controls, and insider trading governance, including blackout periods, pre-clearance requirements, and participant communications.
Support compliance with US and international tax regulations related to equity compensation programs, coordinating with external advisors as needed.
Identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness, operational efficiency, participant understanding, and compliance outcomes.
Provide broader support for executive compensation programs, including executive offer development, compensation modeling, and annual executive compensation planning activities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.