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Universal Music Group · 3 weeks ago

Stock Plan and Compensation Analyst

Santa Monica, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$76K/yr - $106K/yr

2+ years exp

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world’s leading music company, committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. They are seeking a detail-oriented analyst to support the administration of UMG’s Global Equity Plan and Compensation programs, ensuring compliance and excellence across their global business.

Audio Recording and ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMusicPublishing

Responsibilities

Assist in the day-to-day administration of UMG’s Global Equity Plan and ESPP with a particular emphasis on the ESPP

Support and/or oversee the planning and execution of (i) the semiannual ESPP enrollment and purchase (ii) the annual equity grant and payment cycles, in both cases ensuring a seamless experience for employees worldwide

Maintain all participant and equity award related data in a third-party database and periodically validate accuracy of database information

Develop and maintain proper documentation of equity and ESPP-related policies, procedures, and controls

Support employee understanding of and answer questions on equity awards and stock accounts; in doing so, develop, maintain, and deliver clear and engaging employee communications, plan materials, and FAQs

Generate and review for accuracy, recurring and ad-hoc reports for Finance, Accounting, Tax, Internal Audit and Legal teams for purposes of but not limited to periodic audits, financial reporting, and other filings

Provide excellent customer service to employees and key partners including Legal, Payroll, Finance, Tax and HR teams

Contribute to ongoing process improvements, automation, and employee engagement initiatives

Assist with special projects and transactions as assigned

Support UMG’s global compensation programs, including salary reviews (annual and ad-hoc) and incentive pay programs (short- and long-term)

Develop and maintain salary ranges, job architectures, and compensation tools

Conduct job analysis, conduct benchmark reviews, market price jobs, and conduct FLSA assessments

Ensure compliance with minimum wage and pay transparency requirements

Lead annual compensation survey participation and submissions

Support the configuration and execution of compensation cycles within Workday or other HR systems including any data management and administration

Review employee contracts and identify/track compensation-related provisions to ensure compliance

Prepare deliverables for Remuneration Committee meetings and respond to ad-hoc requests from Senior Management or Remuneration Committee Chair

Draft compensation-related disclosure tables and assist with preparation of the Remuneration Report in the Annual Report and/or the Compensation Discussion & Analyst (CD&A) in the annual Proxy Statement as required under US and Dutch securities regulations

Contribute to ongoing process improvements, automation, and employee engagement initiatives

Assist with special projects and transactions as assigned

Qualification

Equity AdministrationCompensation ProgramsWorkdayThird-party Stock SystemProject ManagementBachelor's DegreeCustomer ServiceProcess Improvement

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

2 – 4 years of experience in compensation and/or equity administration within a publicly traded or multinational company (experience administrating a global ESPP a plus)

Strong project management skills

Experience supporting a third-party stock administration system (knowledge of the Global Shares /JP Morgan equity administration platform a plus)

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services

Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants

Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

2-weeks paid Winter Break

10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Company

Universal Music Group

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Universal Music Group is a music-based entertainment company that offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Leviy Publishing.

Founded in 1934

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees