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Executive Compensation & Equity Plan Advisor

Rackspace

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Description

Job Summary:
Manages and administers executive and long-term incentive compensation programs globally. Provides analysis, evaluation, recommendations and modeling of competitive practices and future programs. Ensures programs are compliant and in alignment with organization strategy.

Job Summary:
Manages and administers executive and long-term incentive compensation programs globally. Provides analysis, evaluation, recommendations and modeling of competitive practices and future programs. Ensures programs are compliant and in alignment with organization strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Executive Compensation:
  • Administers all executive compensation programs. Performs analysis on the effectiveness and competitiveness of existing programs, models potential impact of alternatives and future programs.
  • Provides support on executive job evaluations and provides compensation recommendations for both internal and new hire positions.
  • Prepares materials for Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
  • Remains current on legislative changes relative to plan regulations and procedure changes, and how they impact the compensation function and any mandated disclosures.
  • Develops effective working relationships with various internal and external resources (including legal, corporate finance/accounting, payroll, tax, benefits, etc.) to ensure timely filings and that all actions, plans and programs pertaining to executive compensation comply with internal corporate governance guidelines and external regulatory requirements.
  • Long-Term Incentive Compensation:
  • Manages the annual and quarterly off-cycle long-term incentive administration process (global guidelines, modeling/budgets, communication materials, global legal/regulatory compliance).
  • Oversees new LTI award delivery, tracking and vesting, including online award acceptance, in close collaboration with the stock plan service provider (E*Trade).
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory and policy requirements and various filings.
  • Develops themes, prepares and manages Long-Term Incentive communications. Ensures that employee communications provide clear messaging and explanations that support strong perceived value of equity programs.
  • Administers global Employee Stock Purchase Program.
  • Manages interface of internal systems with E*Trade system.

  • Knowledge

  • Advanced knowledge of the application of principles and theories of stock plan administration and executive compensation.
  • Strong Knowledge of global legal regulations affecting stock plans and administration and executive compensation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office including PowerPoint and Access.
  • Advanced analytical skillset in Excel with eye for detail and accuracy.
  • Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks while managing their work time efficiently.
  • Recognizes opportunities to provide guidance and share expertise with team members.
  • Takes ownership and accountability of tasks to drive results and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Solution orientated with the drive to foresee problems and prevent them from occurring.
  • Strong vendor management and customer support orientation.
  • Ability to learn quickly in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
  • Ability to develop and guide constructive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to exercise judgement in selecting methods, techniques and evaluating criteria for obtaining results.

  • Experience/Education

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business or a Related Field.
  • Master's degree a plus.
  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • CEP preferred.
  • 8+ years’ experience in Executive Compensation and Stock Plan Administration at a publicly traded, global organization.
  • Global experience in the technology industry preferred.

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