Share Plan Specialist

The Share Plan Specialist will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation and compliance of our Share Plans with company and legal regulations. Collaborating closely with our Share Plan administration partner, Global Shares, this position will oversee all aspects of plan administration while also providing support and analysis for equity-related process enhancements and educational endeavours.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Group's Share Plans, maintaining accurate and current records for various plans such as the Global Purchase Plan, SIP (UK), ESPP (US), and unapproved Share Option Plans.

- Act as the primary super user for Global Shares within the Reward team, responsible for record maintenance, system updates, and serving as the central point of contact for all Share Plan-related matters.

- Coordinate, communicate, and administer the annual award and vesting process for Share Plans on a global scale.

- Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate reporting of scheme enrolments, leavers, and award vesting.

- Serve as the primary liaison for the Group Reporting team in Finance, supporting half-year and year-end shares reporting and facilitating communication with auditors as necessary.

- Assist in reconciling global shares data with internal Share Plan records and provide necessary data extracts to tax and Finance departments as required.

- Address employee queries regarding their shares and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely issuance of relevant Share Plan documentation and communications.

Job Requirements:

- 1-3 years of experience in Share Plan/reward plans

- Experience with global Share Plans and administrators, preferably Global Shares

- Ability to work autonomously with a proactive approach and keen attention to detail