Global Equity and Benefits Manager - Temporary Replacement

Papaya Global is a rapidly growing, award-winning B2B tech unicorn with an ambitious mission to revolutionize the payroll & payments industry. With over $400M raised from multiple tier-one investors, our innovative technology provides a comprehensive solution for managing global workforces, encompassing everything from hiring and onboarding to managing and paying employees in over 160 countries.

The Global Equity and Benefits Manager plays a pivotal role in advising, managing, and implementing equity and benefits plans for our clients. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of equity compensation plans globally, including processing transactions, managing vesting schedules, and ensuring compliance with local tax regulations. Additionally, the Global Equity and Benefits Manager will be responsible for managing global benefits plans, supporting day-to-day operations, and implementing health benefit programs for our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all global Equity Plan services, providing professional advice on benchmarking, best practices, and trends in equity compensation.
• Interpret legal documents such as security regulations and global government legislation to ensure compliance.
• Communicate, educate, and address customer inquiries regarding equity programs.
• Collaborate effectively with operations teams to ensure clarity and communication.
• Advise on the processing and implementation of stock grants, exercises, lapses, and reporting of payroll and taxes in over 160 countries.
• Reconcile and support grant, exercise, and release activities to ensure plan compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Support the administration of global benefit programs and offerings.
• Track new enrolments and enrolment end dates for health benefit programs globally.
• Define and maintain internal processes for benefits administration globally.
• Ensure accurate payment of vendor monthly billings, reconcile invoices, and manage vendors effectively.
• Serve as a knowledge base concerning health benefits for the operations and partnership teams.
  
  

• LLB in Law or BA in accounting or economics
• 2-3 years of experience in global equity and benefits administration
• Solid experience with stock-based compensation, including stock options, restricted stock units, ESPP, etc.
• Deep understanding of regulatory and compliance matters related to equity compensation, both U.S. and international
• Ability to partner effectively with teams across a large, complex organization to create and implement successful solutions
• Experience in creating and implementing improvements, automation initiatives, and work streams
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Suite
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong consulting and negotiation skills
• Previous work experience in tax departments or at equity administration companies (IBI, ESOP, Altshuler)