Senior Manager, Global Stock Administration

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In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. About the Team We are a team of seasoned equity professionals with a global growth mindset who love what we do. We are excited to take on new challenges by focusing on operational excellence, advanced automation opportunities, and a firm commitment to compliance. About the Role The Workday Global Stock Administration team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Global Stock Administration. This role will be responsible for leading global equity operations with a team of talented stock plan professionals. Reporting to the Director of Global Stock Administration, this role collaborates closely with internal stakeholder teams across the organization and external service providers to deliver an exceptional equity experience for our employees globally. The ideal candidate is a senior global stock plan professional with a proven track record managing multinational broad-based stock plans, and who models Workday core values while leading a team of successful equity professionals. 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 E*TRADE 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. About You Required Qualifications: 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. Other Qualifications: Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation is highly preferred. 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 E*TRADE Equity Edge Online. Expert-level capabilities for global data analysis and complex auditing. Workday Pay Transparency Statement The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here. Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton Primary Location Base Pay Range: $182,900 USD - $274,300 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $154,500 USD - $274,300 USD Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). 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