Senior Manager, Global Stock Administration

Workday•Pleasanton, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Workday is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Stock Administration to lead global equity operations. This role involves managing a team of talented stock plan professionals and reporting to the Director of Global Stock Administration. The position requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure an exceptional equity experience for employees worldwide. The ideal candidate will be a senior global stock plan professional with a proven track record in managing multinational broad-based stock plans and embodying Workday's core values while leading a team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
At least 7 years of stock administration experience within a publicly traded multi-national company.
At least 2 years of direct people management experience leading an equity or payroll team.
Comprehensive experience in different types of equity awards and public company equity programs, across multiple jurisdictions at a multi-national public company.
Experience in global equity tax and reporting requirements, including global and domestic mobile employees, and partnering with external compliance advisors.
Extensive experience working cross-functionally on equity plan matters with Legal, Finance, Payroll, Accounting, Tax and People teams.
Advanced, hands-on administrative expertise using ETRADE Equity Edge Online.
Expert-level capabilities for global data analysis and complex auditing.

Nice To Haves

Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of equity professionals.
Foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
Oversee daily team tasks, set operational goals, and ensure data integrity across all workflows.
Oversee global monthly equity transactions and grant cycles with ETRADE Equity Edge Online (EEO) for RSUs, PSUs, and ESPP.
Ensure accurate internal and external reporting, and completeness and accuracy of SOX controls.
Collaborate with 3rd party advisors to manage cross-border tax withholding, trailing liabilities, and mobility tracking for international transfers.
Collaborate on cross-functional projects (e.g., mergers and acquisitions, new country implementations, implementation of new stock plan services platform or existing stock plan service platform enhancements, etc.).
Recommend, develop, and implement systems and procedures to scale administrative functions, adapt to new requirements, and leverage automation, balanced with the need for accuracy and compliance.