At Sprout Social, people and culture are at the forefront of everything we do. As members of the Sprout People Team, we are champions of Sprout's unique culture. Doing our jobs effectively means every candidate has an incredible experience with Sprout Social, every team member is successful from day one, and every business unit has the talent and support needed to meet and exceed aggressive goals. We are looking for an experienced Stock Plan Administrator to help us carry on that tradition.
As the Stock Plan Administrator, you will have the opportunity to further grow our equity function. In this critical role, you'll serve as a Subject Matter Expert and main point-of-contact for our global equity compensation programs. You will have interaction with all levels of Sprout employees, and coordinate with cross-functional internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure timely and accurate processing, reporting, and disclosure of employee stock transactions and equity-related taxable events. As a member of the People Operations Team, you'll join a dedicated and supportive group focused on operational excellence and employee experience.
If you love contributing at a hands-on level and love building programs from the ground up as we continue to scale our People Team infrastructure, we'd love to talk with you!
Qualifications
These are the minimum qualifications that our hiring team is looking for in this role:

• 3+ years of equity administration experience at a publicly-traded company, including administration of RSU awards and ESPP offerings globally
• ECA designation is required (CEP designation is preferred)
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLookups, IF formulas, etc.)

Additionally, these are the preferred qualifications that would indicate a particularly strong candidate:

• Understanding of SOX procedures and internal controls related to equity administration
• Prior Shareworks and Workday experience is preferred
• Familiarity with U.S. federal and state taxation relating to equity compensation
• Prior responsibility working with CPA firms in connection with audits and ASC 718 reporting
• Experience assisting with preparation of reports for SEC filings

Within 1 month, you will...

• Complete Sprout's New Hire training program alongside other new Sprout team members. You'll gain a broader understanding of our product and how your role fits into the organization.
• Meet with internal key stakeholders and external service providers.
• Audit current new grant and settlement processes including data validation between Shareworks, Workday, and Payroll function.
• Load new hire and employee RSU grants in Shareworks.

Within 3 months, you will...

• Assist in the planning and phased implementation of our global ESPP.
• Document and implement improvements to processes and controls.
• Assist with reporting required for audits and filings.
• Develop reporting cadence and dashboards for stakeholders.

Within 6 months, you will...

• Assist in further designing and developing our equity-related system integrations and workflows.
• Develop and deliver equity-related employee trainings and communications.

Within 12 months, you will...

• Uplevel your CEP, Shareworks, and/or related certification.
• Manage and contribute to the improvement of our equity-related internal controls.
• Surprise us! Use your unique ideas and abilities to continue to advance our People Operations team and Sprout in beneficial ways that we haven't even considered yet.

Of course what is outlined above is the ideal timeline, but things may shift based on business needs and other projects and tasks could be added at the discretion of your manager.
About Sprout SocialSprout Social powers open communication between individuals, brands and communities through elegant, sophisticated software. We are relentless about solving hard problems for our customers and committed to both customer and team success. Our team's shared belief in Sprout's mission promotes a culture of openness, empowerment and fun.
We're proud to regularly be recognized for our team, product and culture. Our benefits program includes:

• Insurance and benefit options that are built for both individuals and families
• Progressive policies to support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave program
• High-quality and well-maintained equipment-your computer will never prevent you from doing your best
• Wellness initiatives to ensure both health and mental well-being of our team
• Ongoing education and development opportunities via our Grow@Sprout program, employee-led diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and mentorship programs for aspiring leaders
• Growing corporate social responsibility program that is driven by the involvement and passion of our team members
• Beautiful, convenient and state-of-the-art offices in Chicago's Loop and downtown Seattle, for those who prefer an office setting

Whenever possible, Sprout wants to provide our team with the flexibility to work in the location that makes the most sense for them. For those that prefer an office setting, this role may be based in our Chicago or Seattle locations. If you prefer to work from your home, we can accommodate that for many locations across the United States. We are not set up in all states, however, so please take a look at the drop down box in our application to see whether your state is listed.
Sprout Social is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on identity- race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged or sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in our 2021 DEI Report .
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