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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

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 underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.

California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC pay range

$87,400 – $187,200 USD