Senior Equity Compensation Administrator

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Who We Are:

It's exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone. 

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

Who You Are:

You have a mastery in global equity-based compensation while also exceling in gathering and analyzing data to manage an equity program. You are resourceful and enjoy collaboration across multiple teams. 

The Impact You Will Have:

As a Senior Equity Compensation Administrator, you will lead and optimize equity plan processes for our global workforce. You will manage the day-to-day operations of all equity plans including equity systems, grant distributions, transactions, reporting, and compliance while collaborating with People, Finance, Accounting, and Legal teams to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Your expertise will shape the evolution of our equity programs and educate employees on our philosophy and offerings.

What You Will Do:

• Establish and oversee effective and efficient processes for equity plan administration, including quarterly and annual equity grant cycles, approvals, distributions, terminations, transactions, reconciliations, equity system and vendor management, and comprehensive reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to manage equity budgeting and forecasting, and support monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliation processes for equity transactions for all plans
• Collaborate with Payroll and Benefits team to process all stock vesting events, sales, and redemptions
• Prepare periodic summaries of available shares
• Respond to employee’s inquiries regarding their stock awards and manage the equity team’s mailbox
• Assess and recommend updates to equity compensation design, leading the execution of proposed changes and overseeing all associated change management initiatives
• Partner with Accounting, Tax, and Legal teams to ensure compliance with all necessary reporting requirements as well as internal audits
• Contribute to the development, rollout, and implementation of future equity programs, aligning them with organizational goals and employee needs
• Design and deliver branded equity education initiatives for current and prospective employees, ensuring clear communication and understanding of the programs
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all equity-related matters, providing support to employees and maintaining the relationship with the equity system vendor
• Continuously seek opportunities to implement best practices in equity administration, ensuring that programs scale effectively and adapt to our growth

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business related field
• 5+ years in a stock compensation administration role with a global company
• Expertise in equity administration platforms (e.g., Shareworks, E*Trade), HR systems (Workday), and advanced Excel/Google Sheets
• Knowledge of various types of equity awards and programs, public and private
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and project management ability to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution
• Excellent communication skills to educate and engage employees while maintaining confidentiality and integrity in managing sensitive data
• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments, particularly in technology or engineering sectors

It Would be Great to Have:

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification
• Experience implementing relevant systems and processes to serve a fast-growing start-up environment
• 2+ years of experience building reporting and education capabilities within the function

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

• QRest Sabbatical           
• Employee Stock Purchase
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• Eagle Club award trip eligibility
• Paid volunteer days  
• Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

Total Rewards

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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