Grainger · 15 hours ago
Manager, Equity Compensation
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $173K/yr
5+ years expGrainger is a leading broad line distributor serving over 4.5 million customers worldwide. The Manager of Equity Compensation will oversee day-to-day equity plan administration, manage vendor partnerships, and ensure compliance and accuracy in all transactions related to equity compensation.
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Responsibilities
Leads day-to-day equity plan administration by overseeing awards, releases, exercises, cancellations, and adjustments to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in all transactions
Manages vendor partnership and service delivery by acting as the primary liaison with the stock plan administrator, monitoring SLAs, resolving issues, coordinating testing cycles, and driving capability enhancements to maintain program integrity
Oversees integrations between vendor, Payroll, and HRIS by validating tax, employee, and award data, identifying discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions to ensure data completeness and accuracy
Supports participant communication and education by collaborating with Executive Compensation and Communications to create clear FAQs, executive materials, enrollment guides, and timely program updates that enhance participant understanding
Maintains audit readiness and controls by partnering with Controllership and SOX to support testing and documentation, strengthen internal controls, and ensure adherence to policies and regulatory requirements
Delivers reporting and analytics by developing dashboards that track plan activity, share pool usage, dividend accruals, and proxy-related metrics, providing actionable insights for leadership and external reporting
Leads process improvement and automation initiatives by optimizing workflows, reconciliations, and system integrations to increase efficiency, transparency, and scalability
Develops and guides team members by providing coaching, oversight, and subject-matter expertise to analysts, fostering a culture of accuracy, curiosity, and collaboration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required
5+ years in equity compensation administration in a public company, equity plan provider, or major advisory firm required
Deep understanding of RSU, PSU, stock option plan mechanics and associated tax, payroll, and regulatory requirements
Experience with one or more stock plan systems; strong capability in navigating complex data structures
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner across functions and influence without direct authority
Demonstrated initiative in improving processes, enhancing controls, and elevating the participant experience
Preferred
Certified Equity Professional (CEP) preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
Company
Grainger
As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
D. G. Macpherson
Chief Executive Officer
Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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