Compensation Analyst: Equity, ESPP, and Cash Plan programs

IBM
IBM

California, USA · Tokyo, Japan · Texas City, TX, USA

Posted on Jun 27, 2026
Introduction

What you will do:

  • End-to-End Grant Cycle Administration for Equity and Cash: Manage the entire grant cycle timeline and processes, from defining requirements in Workday, auditing and validating equity awards to ensure data integrity, and seeking approval on final grants from various stakeholders.

  • Program Management: Ensure we have up to date process documents, grant plans, guidance for associates, Source pages, and KBA articles

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Partner with internal teams such as the People team, Communications, Payroll, and HRBPs to ensure the seamless execution of equity and ESPP programs

  • Employee Transitions: Provide support on the treatment of equity and cash plans during company to company employee mission moves.

  • Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Partner with the Compliance team to maintain a comprehensive list of required filings and/or reporting and collaborate with relevant parties to ensure all compliance obligations are met in a timely manner.

  • Mobility & International Transfers: Work closely with the mobility team and external tax advisors to manage the equity implications of employee international transfers.

  • Stakeholder Support & Inquiry Resolution: Serve as the subject matter expert and key collaborator, in partnership with the People Helpdesk, to address inquiries regarding Equity, ESPP, and cash grants and ensure we are refining & growing our Knowledge base in Service Now.

  • Communication & Enablement: Develop and deliver clear communications to employees regarding their eligibility for ESPP and Equity plans, as well as updates and enhancements to these programs.

Your role and responsibilities

The Red Hat Global Compensation team is seeking a Compensation Analyst who will focus on Equity, Cash and IBM Employee Stock Purchase (ESPP) programs in support of Red Hat. In this role, you will be instrumental in the deployment, administration, and compliance of our global equity, cash plan and ESPP plans.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders across People, Payroll, the IBM Equity team, and various vendors who help to administer our programs. This role requires a base understanding of equity compensation, strong analytical skills, complex problem solving skills, project management and, relationship building across many stakeholders

This position can be perfored from anywhere in the USA.

Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data, solve complex problems, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (advanced functions, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) is essential.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

  • Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.