Contract: Stock Plan Administrator

 Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to over 30% of the Fortune 100 with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.  

Last year, more than $3.8 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers. 

This is an engagement through Upwork’s Hybrid Workforce Solutions (HWS) Team. Our Hybrid Workforce Solutions Team is a global group of professionals that support Upwork’s business. Our HWS team members are located all over the world.

Work/Project Scope:

●        Administration of monthly RSU grants and releases, and terminations

●        Help administer ESPP Program, including enrollment, contribution changes, purchases, limits and refunds

●        Prepare monthly/quarterly reports

●        Audit monthly grants awarded, and shares canceled 

●        Monitor daily option exercises and reconcile payments received

●        Partner with Legal, HR, Payroll and 3rd-party vendors

●        Maintain SOX compliance and controls and complete audit requests

●        Prepare Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, & 5)

●        Monitor trading windows and maintain preclearance list

●        Identify gaps in processes

●        Make sure timelines are followed and checklists are completed

●        Maintain equity calendars

Must Haves (Required Skills): 

●        Experience in equity administration at a publicly traded company

●        Excellent written and verbal communication skills

●        Proficient with Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Excel, Word, Power Point

●        Must be meticulous, organized and very detail oriented

●        Strong work ethic and positive attitude

●        Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment

●        Experience with Shareworks or Equity Edge platforms, a plus (Similar tools)

Upwork is proudly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.