Global Equity Program Manager

About RipplingRippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.The Opportunity Global hiring is booming, but equity compliance across borders remains a massive headache for scaling companies, unless they use Rippling. Rippling’s EOR Equity Services program solves this complex puzzle, handling equity-related payroll, tax withholding, and country-specific filings (from UK ERS to Australia ESS) for EOR employees worldwide.This isn't a greenfield build, the program is live, revenue-generating, and scaling fast. We are looking for a high-ownership Global Equity Program Manager to take the reins. You’ll be the primary subject matter expert globally, driving operational excellence, protecting compliance integrity, advising high-growth clients, and partnering directly with Product to automate the future of global equity.Why This Role is UniqueForget traditional stock plan administration. This role sits at the intersection of equity tax compliance, client advisory, product strategy, and GTM enablement:Execution over Plan Design: We don't design cap tables. You own the critical execution layer—ensuring tax withholding, remittance, and statutory filings are flawless when equity events hit global payroll.Mastering the EOR Landscape: Navigate unique global nuances where traditional rules break (e.g., ISOs defaulting to NSOs under EOR, cross-border tax treatments, and post-termination windows).Product & Revenue Impact: You aren't tucked away in a back office. You will join pre-sales calls to win multi-million-dollar deals, advise executive clients, and work directly with Engineering to build automated equity workflows into Rippling's platform.What You Will DoOwn Global Compliance & OperationsLead end-to-end operational execution for NSOs, RSUs, phantom equity, token comp, M&A cash consideration, and secondary sales.Manage global filing calendars (e.g., UK ERS, Ireland RSS1, Australia ESS, Singapore IR8A) in partnership with local tax advisors and payroll providers.Translate complex international tax and legal advice into scalable operational workflows.Serve as the Executive Client AdvisorAct as the go-to expert for clients issuing equity to EOR workers, clearly articulating tax obligations, filing boundaries, and EOR-specific mechanics.Build clear, world-class client documentation, help guides, and enablement materials.Drive Product & AutomationPartner with Product & Engineering to build equity tools directly into the product roadmap—defining data requirements, validation rules, and automated workflows to reduce manual overhead.Accelerate Growth & Build a TeamJoin Sales and Account Management calls as the technical SME to help close key prospective deals.Lead, mentor, and scale a dedicated team of Equity Operations Specialists (starting with a team of 2).What You Bring8+ years of hands-on experience in equity compensation administration, global tax compliance, or equity advisory.Deep jurisdictional expertise: Proven mastery of global tax, payroll, and compliance rules for stock options and RSUs in at least 2 international jurisdictions.Filing execution: Direct experience managing equity compliance filings in at least one key country (e.g., UK ERS, Ireland RSS1, Australia ESS, Singapore IR8A).Cross-functional fluency: Ability to speak the language of Legal/Tax advisors, Product Managers, Sales reps, and C-suite client contacts.Builder mindset: High comfort with ambiguity, rapid growth, and leveraging technology to replace manual processes.Leadership: Demonstrated talent for mentoring, managing, or leading high-performing specialists.Nice to HavesCertified Equity Professional (CEP) designation or equivalent.Prior experience in the Employer of Record (EOR) or global payroll industry.Hands-on experience with equity management platforms (Carta, Shareworks, etc.).Experience supporting pre-sales or GTM efforts for complex compliance/HR services.Additional InformationRippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. Rippling considers working in the office, at least one to three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.#LI-hybridThis role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here.