JOB BOARD: Associate Manager, Stock Plan Administration

 Stryker Corporation - Kalamazoo, MI

Associate Manager of Stock Plan Administration will administer stock compensation programs, including stock options, restricted and performance stock/unit plans, stock recognition plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP); answer employee questions and resolve problems; work with management on improvement recommendations; maintain procedures and processes for accurate and timely reporting, financial compliance, governance and participant communication.  Position reports to Stock Plan Manager.

Responsibilities:

• § Process stock option exercises and restricted/performance stock/units vests in a timely and accurate manner


• § Process purchases for ESPP and reconciles activity with plan administrator and transfer agent


• § Process annual and off-cycle grants to employees and Board of Directors


• § Ensure stock awards are administered in accordance with the terms and conditions of the awards, the governing plans and internal processes and procedures


• § Generate, audit, and analyze internal reports and ensures accuracy


• § Identify and/or lead implementation of process improvements for increased efficiencies


• § Participate in industry associations and continuing education


• § Partner with the Stock Plan Manager and Human Resources to discuss improvements in employee communication and education for the Company Stock Plans


• § Manage relationships with brokers, vendors, accountants, advisors, transfer agent and service providers on stock plan issues


• § Communicate insider trading window dates and procedures to company insiders and broker as the need arises


• § Provide stock information for SEC Forms and Filings - 10Q, 10K and Proxy Statement, etc


• § Effectively collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Payroll, Tax and Treasury


• § Responsible for quarterly updates to the Policy & Procedure Handbook for Stock Plan Administration


• § Responsible for ensuring interface/file feeds from Oracle to stock administration recordkeeping system is current and collaborate with HRMS on any items that need problem resolution


• § Train team members on various stock plan administration processes as needed


• § Assist with special projects and transactions as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• § 2+ years experience with stock plan administration or related stock plan administration consulting or third-party administrator experience


• § Experience with global multinational employer issuing multiple stock programs and designs


• § CEP (Certified Equity Professional) certification preferred


• § Knowledge of Section 16


• § Knowledge of FAS 123R


• § Knowledge of U.S. accounting, legal, disclosure and tax issues


• § Familiarity with non-U.S. tax, securities, and legal issues pertaining to stock plans


• § Demonstrated client focus and ability to build relationships and trust with various groups


• § Knowledge of Microsoft suite of applications, stock plan administration software, etc.


• § Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment


• § Excellent communication skills, both oral and written


• § Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• § Experience with or working knowledge of multiple stock plan vendors and third party administrators preferred


• § Contribute individually with minimal supervision within a team oriented environment

Contact Erik Berg at: erik.berg@stryker.com or 269-385-7234