Global Equity Specialist
Rippling
About Rippling
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.
Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.
Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.
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What is an Employer of Record (EOR)?
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a service provider that allows companies to legally hire and work with employees in foreign countries without establishing their own legal entity in that country. This is made possible through a legal arrangement where the EOR establishes its own legal entity in the country and hires employees on behalf of the client company. This arrangement offers a viable solution for companies that wish to expand their global reach without investing in setting up a legal entity in every country where they operate.
About the Role
Rippling is a leading Employer of Record (EOR) provider, enabling businesses to hire globally while ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations. We’re looking for a Global Equity Specialist to join our team and lead the administration of equity programs for our clients, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with global tax and legal requirements.
The Global Equity Specialist will be responsible for managing and operationalizing equity administration processes for clients, interpreting guidance from legal and tax professionals, and ensuring compliance with global reporting obligations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in equity compensation, tax compliance, process improvement, and client support, with a focus on streamlining workflows and automating processes.
Key Responsibilities
- EOR Client Equity Program Support:
- Interpret and implement guidance from legal and tax counsel related to equity offerings, including NSOs, RSUs, and other equity types.
- Research and advise on foreign compliance requirements for global equity programs.
- Handle all necessary filings and reporting to relevant tax authorities.
- Client Advisory & Support:
- Serve as a subject matter expert for clients on global equity support, including equity offerings and taxable events.
- Respond to client inquiries with clear and concise guidance on information requirements, timelines, and compliance obligations.
- Collaborate with internal teams (sales, implementation, support) to ensure they understand Rippling’s equity support processes, enabling them to effectively advise clients.
- Act as a liaison between internal teams and clients to address questions, streamline communication, and enhance client experience regarding equity administration.
- Policy Development:
- Develop and maintain policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Rippling EOR equity support.
- Create customer-facing collateral to help clients understand their obligations and processes.
- Process Improvement & Automation:
- Identify and implement improvements to streamline and automate equity support processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to update hiring workflows, taxable event processes, and related systems.
- Tax Compliance:
- Review and interpret tax guidance provided by counsel and professionals.
- Ensure compliance with local tax requirements, including withholding, reporting, and remittance.
- Develop timelines and project plans for reporting obligations and required filings.
- Collaboration & Coordination:
- Rally teams to align on process changes and requirements.
- Work with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of equity-related tasks.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in equity compensation administration, global payroll, or a related role.
- Strong understanding of equity types (NSOs, RSUs, etc.) and their global tax implications.
- Experience with global tax compliance and interpreting legal/tax guidance.
- Proven ability to streamline processes and implement automation.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
Nice to haves:
- Certification in Equity Administration (e.g., CEP) or a similar credential.
- Experience working with Employer of Record (EOR) models or global payroll.
- Familiarity with global equity reporting requirements and tax laws.
Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accomodations@rippling.com.