Senior Stock Administrator

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Responsible for administering GitLab’s equity incentive program which includes option and RSU grants to team members.

What You’ll Do  

• Support day-to-day administration of the company’s equity programs, including processing new equity awards, exercises, cancellations and repurchases.
• Maintain data in Equity Edge Online/E*TRADE online database to ensure accuracy of participant information.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding equity programs and education while providing excellent service to plan participants at all levels.
• Collaborate with PeopleOperations, Legal and Payroll teams on equity related items as needed.
• Prepare reports for internal partners and respond to ad hoc data requests.
• Assist with development and delivery of employee trainings and communications.
• Will assist in the future with preparation and filing of Section 16 reports (Form 3, 4 and 5) and tracking of executive 10b5-1 plans.
• Lead role in setting up and administering ESPP plans, if applicable, including enrollment, contribution changes and semi-annual purchases.
• Responsible for the tracking and reporting of 83-B information and reporting requirements.
• Owns responsibility for ensuring compliance with US and international tax laws regarding equity incentive.

What You’ll Bring 

• Considered a specialist in the field within the function.
• Demonstrates an ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• Demonstrates further technical development and a track record of project success.
• 3-5 years of relevant equity administration experience on the Equity Edge Online/E*TRADE platform.
• Experience with both Option and RSU programs.
• Familiarity with U.S. federal and state taxation relating to equity compensation.
• Familiarity with International tax law relating to equity programs.
• Strong analytical, communication and organization skills.
• Prior responsibility working with Big 4 CPA firms in connection with audits.
• Sensitivity to employee privacy laws such as GDPR and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Experience with international stock options and equity grants.
• CEP Level II Completion (or in process of obtaining CEP Level II).
• Experience with Online systems.
• Ability to use GitLab

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and development budget 
• Parental leave 
• Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from