Senior Stock Plan Administrator - Hybrid

Cigna Healthcare•St. Louis, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Senior Stock Plan Administrator, you will lead the accurate, compliant, and timely administration of the company’s equity compensation programs. This role partners closely with Legal, Finance, Tax, Payroll, HR, HRIS, Global Mobility, and external vendors to deliver end‑to‑end equity operations, strengthen internal controls, and enhance the participant experience across U.S. and global populations. You will operate as a trusted subject matter expert, driving results through collaboration, sound judgment, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of experience in equity compensation administration, payroll, accounting, finance, or a related field, preferably at a large multinational public company (S&P 500 preferred)
Demonstrated experience supporting equity‑related payroll and tax withholding and reporting in the U.S.
Strong knowledge of SOX controls, reconciliations, and compliance requirements.
Proven ability to manage vendors, projects, and process improvements in a regulated environment.
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
Clear, confident communicator able to partner effectively across Legal, Finance, HR, Payroll, and external vendors.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience supporting international equity compensation or global mobility activities.
Hands‑on experience with stock plan platforms (e.g., Fidelity, Computershare, Morgan Stanley) and HRIS/ERP systems such as Workday.
Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.

Responsibilities

Own end‑to‑end administration of equity compensation programs, including stock options, restricted stock, RSUs, and PSUs, ensuring operational readiness, accuracy, and compliance.
Manage data integrations and activity between stock plan administrators, HRIS, payroll, and finance systems, including vesting, settlements, and file validation.
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to communicate timelines, assess impacts, and resolve complex equity‑related issues.
Support U.S. and international tax compliance for equity compensation in partnership with Tax, Global Mobility, payroll teams, and external advisors.
Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual equity reporting to support accounting, EPS calculations, and financial disclosures.
Maintain SOX‑aligned internal controls, reconciliations, and documentation related to equity and payroll interfaces.
Support SEC filings, proxy disclosures, and board‑level materials related to equity compensation.
Drive process improvements through automation, standardization, documentation, and effective vendor governance.
Contribute to equity education and communications to improve participant understanding and experience.