Global Employee Equity Lead

Role Summary

The Global Employee Equity Lead is responsible for the administration and continuous improvement of the company’s global equity programs. As a key member of the Global Remuneration Team, the Equity Lead will oversee the life cycle of equity processes under the Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) and the Employee Share/Stock Purchasing Plans (ESPP) across APAC, Americas and EMEA, and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure accurate, compliant, and employee-centric delivery of equity programs.

Responsibilities

• Equity Program Management
  • Lead the administration of global equity programs including offers, grants, allocations and vestings
  • Collaborate with legal and tax advisors to ensure compliance with international tax and regulatory requirements and mitigated risk
  • Ensure equity events are processed accurately and timely, in accordance with plan rules and local requirements
  • Support the Finance team to complete reporting and processing of equity exercises
  • Work with the share plan administrators to maintain accurate records and system data in equity platforms
• Employee Communication and Support
  • Act as the primary point of contact for employee equity-related questions and education
  • Develop and deliver educational materials and training sessions to increase understanding and engagement in equity compensation
  • Partner with P&C Business Partners to support onboarding and offboarding equity
• Compliance and Reporting
  • Provide input to Finance and Company Secretary teams to ensure compliance with local tax, securities, and employment laws
  • Assist with regulatory filing requirements and audits
  • Assist Finance to complete IFRS 2 charges related to all equity grants and support half yearly audits
  • Generate reports and insights to identify equity metrics
• Process Improvement and Project Management
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the employee experience
  • Lead and support equity projects including new plans, mergers/acquisitions, system integrations
  • Model equity grant scenarios as part of the Global Remuneration team
• Global Remuneration
  • Provide input and support to the Director, Global Remuneration for global remuneration management, incentive programs, data analysis and insights
  • Support the preparation of annual remuneration disclosures for ASX/Nasdaq

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, or a related field
• 5+ years of operational experience in global equity administration in a global, public company environment (Australia and US preferred, minimum one)
• Experience supporting the preparation of Australian/US remuneration reports
• Understanding of equity instruments, tax regulations, and public company disclosure requirements (Australia and US)
• Knowledge of IFRS 2 ‘Share based payments’ standards and principles
• Proficiency using equity administration platforms (e.g., JP Morgan Global Shares, MUFG, Computershare, Shareworks, Boardroom)
• Strong Excel and data management skills; familiarity with HRIS programs
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to translate complex equity topics for diverse audiences
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment

Skills

• Inclusive mindset and collaboration
• Creativity, innovation, and problem-solving
• Ethical behavior and integrity
• Adaptability and resilience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Continuous learning and professional development

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, or related field

Additional Requirements

• No explicit travel or physical demands specified as essential in the description