Stock Plan Administration Lead

Joby Aviation • San Carlos, CA

9d • $118,600 - $181,400

About The Position

The Stock Plan Administration Lead plays a key role in overseeing and managing the day-to-day stock plan administrative activities at the intersection of People, Finance, and Legal. We are seeking a leader that is resourceful, tech-savvy and fully comfortable managing stakeholders as well as direct processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in stock plan administration operations
• Deep technical knowledge of equity compensation vehicles (ISOs, NQs, RSUs, PSUs, ESPP) and accounting under ASC 718.
• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations on equity compensation to all team members
• Working knowledge of supporting SEC reporting, IRS requirements, audits, SOXcompliance, and non-U.S. equity compliance
• Ability to resolve escalated issues and problems quickly, efficiently, and independently
• Excellent work ethic and ability to multitask, prioritize and follow through on multiple projects simultaneously
• Intermediate to Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite products
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• People first mindset and excellent customer service skills

Nice To Haves

• Certified Equity Professional designation
• Experience with Equity Edge Online, Pave, Workiva, Power Automation, Power BI, and ADP Workforce Now
• Experience in a high growth company or start-up environment

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of global equity programs, including stock options, RSUs, PSUs, and ESPPs and ensure data integrity between HRIS and equity platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, driving operational excellence.
• Oversee the relationship with broker, transfer agent, and third-party administrator.
• Lead the preparation of equity-related data to support SEC filings (Form 144s, Section 16, Form 4s, 10-K, 10-Q, Proxy).
• Ensure global tax withholding and reporting compliance.
• Own and evolve global team member education, communications, and tools to drive equity compensation understanding and engagement.
• Partner with Legal to manage the trade windows/insider trading policy and 10b5-1plans.
• Work with Accounting on stock-based compensation expense set up and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to provide necessary documentation and ensure robust internal controls (SOX compliance).
• Reconcile and maintain transfer agent share reserves accuracy.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as requested.

Benefits

• Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level