Sr. Manager, Global Stock Administration

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

As the Sr. Manager, Global Stock Plan Administration, you will serve as a functional expert for internal stakeholders (People Solutions (HR)/Compensation, Financial Reporting, Legal, Payroll, and Tax) on stock-based compensation matters and partner with these teams to identify, analyze and implement solutions in support of the company's equity compensation objectives. It's essential that the candidate possesses excellent communication and collaborative skills.  Additionally, due to the need for high accuracy and compliance with reporting and regulatory agencies, the role requires a focus on innovation, scalability, transformation, continuous process improvement, and attention to detail

Our global stock administration team reports within the Securities and Corporate Governance team in Legal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of company's stock incentive and employee stock purchase plans
• Manage complete cycle and reconciliations for global equity activity including account creation and updates, grants, award releases, bi-annual ESPP purchases/enrollment, etc.
• Ensure compliance with required U.S. federal, U.S. state and international reporting and regulations; monitor international regulatory and tax compliance. Prepare timely and accurate reporting and filings on the prescribed due dates
• Partner with People Solutions (HR) and Compensation, Legal, Financial Reporting, Tax, HRIS, Global Mobility and Payroll to ensure accurate and compliant operations, reporting, processes and integrity of our stock incentive and employee stock purchase plans
• Prepare and provide 1099-MISC reports for non-employee’s compensation income
• Coordinate with external technology, consulting, transfer agent, and broker vendors
• Provide equity award services and support to global plan participants through various means of outreach and education
• Track and update holdings for compliance with the company’s executive and director stock ownership guidelines
• Utilize previously acquired experience to become actively involved in day-to-day processes and procedures that meet audit standards in order to develop and maintain a plan for process improvements, including product and system enhancements and automation, vendor selection and management
• Manage reporting of stock-based compensation for financial reporting purposes, including, timely information to Finance stakeholders; account and outstanding share reconciliations; interact with internal and external auditors in support of monthly and quarterly review and audits
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and initiatives
• Provide timely and accurate reporting and review to support Annual Report and Proxy Statement (i.e., tables relating to equity compensation)
• Ensure compliance with Section 16 reporting obligations including preparation and filing of SEC Forms 3, 4 and 5 via EDGAR
• Manage China SAFE filing and compliance process, including preparation of quarterly China SAFE filings reconcile China SAFE bank account, and application reviews
• Manage processes, filings and mailings in compliance with IRC § 6039
• Manage year-end statement mailings to participants
• Track and monitor share issuances under S-8 Registration statements
• Assist with any equity processing relating to M&A and spinoff transactions
• Manage processes related to and compliance of insider trad