Global Stock Plan Administrator

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The Global Stock Plan Administration will join our Accounting Team and is responsible for the successful administration and management of our global equity programs. This role will be responsible for maintaining database integrity, ​​ managing the processing of grants, stock option exercises, restricted stock releases, terminations and other transactions, and performing monthly and quarterly accounting-related activities. The ideal candidate is an expert in global stock plans and has excellent customer service & communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail. This position is an Individual Contributor and will report to the Director, Global Equity Programs. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You’ll Own: Partner with our external record-keeper and consultants to execute employee equity transactions, ensuring accurate and timely record keeping Work with legal counsel to ensure timely creation of new grant agreements and necessary updates to existing grant agreements for equity plan changes as well as pertinent regulatory changes Ensure compliance with all stock-based compensation reporting requirements, including Section 16, Proxy, and forms 10-K/Q, including drafting and filing of all Forms 3, 4 and 5 for corporate officers and directors Assist with stock-based compensation accounting, reporting and analysis; Generate recurring reports for multiple internal and external corporate partners (HR, Payroll, Finance, Accounting, Tax, etc.), and respond to both routine and ad-hoc data requests on a timely basis. Ensure compliance with all domestic and international laws for income and tax withholdings for stock options, RSUs and other equity grants and ensure accurate reporting on W-2s or other forms of participant tax reporting Assist in managing the insider trading compliance program, including managing the stock trading windows, as well as the pre-clearance process and personnel Partner with our external transfer agent to settle transactions and maintain share reserves Manage the processing of grants, stock option exercises, restricted stock releases, terminations and other transactions Support the preparation of the annual proxy statement Provide excellent customer service to equity participants at all levels and to partners across departments Support the HR compensation team during the annual compensation planning process Assist in the preparation and maintenance of board and committee meeting materials Drive process improvements and scale the equity administration function Maintain internal control environment in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements Prepare monthly and quarterly employee equity transaction reconciliations Enhance the onboarding program for equity programs and participate in the onboarding process for new hires to ensure they are clear on the process Provide regular training and education to participants in our stock plan Assist with internal and external audit activities relating to employee equity matters Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as requested What You Bring: 6+ years of relevant experience with stock plan administration Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Accounting/Finance, or a related field Achieved a Level III Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification Experience with Morgan Stanley E*Trade's Equity Edge Online (EEO) platform and Morgan Stanley Experience working independently and effectively with a range of individuals. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of materials and information Able to multitask, prioritize, and work under tight deadlines Excellent analytical skills, accuracy and attention to details required Proficient in Excel Proficient in the G-suite; Google collaboration tools Adept at creating insightful reports and dashboards using PivotTables and conditional formatting. #LI-REMOTE Application Deadline: May 4, 2026 11:59p PT Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Home Office Reimbursement Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning Equity Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. New York City + California Salary Range $136,000—$170,000 USD San Francisco Salary Range $144,500—$180,600 USD US National Salary Range $127,000—$158,700 USD Why we care so much about Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement: Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights. Accommodations: Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. 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We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy. Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. 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