Stock Plan Adminstrator

Stock Plan Administrator

 

Hill-Rom has been an industry leader in providing customers with high-quality, innovative products and outstanding services in the health care industry since 1929.  The company is a subsidiary of Hillenbrand Industries (NYSE:HB) and currently employs more than 6,500 people worldwide, including approximately 2,000 at its global headquarters.  Our mission is simple: Everyday we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of patients and those who care for them.

 

Hill-Rom offers its associates challenging work experiences, a collaborative team environment, and an atmosphere to continually develop your career. However, the strongest reason for working at Hill-Rom is the opportunity to put your passion for making a difference to work.

 

We are currently seeking a Stock Plan Administrator for our corporate Batesville, IN location.  We offer an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including: competitive salary, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and tuition reimbursement.

 

JOB SUMMARY:  The incumbent is responsible for day-to-day administration and communication of the Hill-Rom equity compensation programs, and will interact frequently with Finance, Legal, and our external stock administration service (Fidelity) in the administration of programs.  This role will support our broad based restricted stock program, stock options, and performance based restricted stock program, including support of the annual grant equity process, employee stock purchase program, and deferral process.  Reports to the Director of Compensation and works closely with Finance, Legal, Tax, and Audit Associates.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Serve as the lead for Stock based compensation communication to Hill-Rom Company (“HRC”) associates.  Direct and/or answer associate questions and assist associates in navigating the Fidelity web-site. Communicate information regarding awards, exercise approvals, black out dates, limit orders, and 10b5-1 processes.  Coordinate Form 4 filing responsibilities with Legal. Administer the annual equity grant process and work with HRC leadership to develop annual award proposals that support the HRC compensation philosophy. With the Compensation Director, develop presentation materials for the CMDC of the Board of Directors for award approval. Create and distribute equity award notifications and agreements. Administer the deferral process.Develop and run stock-based compensation reports as needed.  With Finance and Legal, pull necessary reports from Fidelity web-site to support equity related accounting, tax and reporting requirements.With the Compensation Director, maintain and manage working relationship with Fidelity, as well as interact regularly with Fidelity support team and customer service representatives.With the Compensation Director, assist in drafting materials for reporting to the Board of Directors, including materials related to proxy statement, grant guidelines, annual awards, and holding requirements.Conduct educational training for associates and Human Resources to familiarize them with the basics of equity compensation, including training and coordination of compensation initiatives with international HR associates.Attend training and stay up to date on legal and accounting changes related to Stock based compensation. Other duties may be assigned.



EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

 High school diploma required, Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.3+ years of experience in stock plan administration or related experience in finance, accounting, or compensation management.  Proven analytical skills.Strong communication skills when working with all levels of organization.Willing to take on responsibility and to deliver high level of service.Advance MS office skills, primarily Excel.



To apply, please use the following link:

https://v2.projectix.com/hill-rom/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=2163

 

At Hill-Rom, we strive to build a diverse work force through equal opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer.

 

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NOTICE: All applicants receiving offers of employment will be required to pass a drug screen and criminal background check as a condition of hire.  It is the policy of the Company to maintain a safe workplace free of the influence of illegal drugs and to vigorously comply with the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.