Senior Stock Plan Administrator Hybrid

As Senior Stock Plan Administrator you will lead the accurate compliant and timely administration of the companys equity compensation programs. This role partners closely with Legal Finance Tax Payroll HR HRIS Global Mobility and external vendors to deliver endtoend equity operations strengthen internal controls and enhance the participant experience across U.S. and global populations. You will operate as a trusted subject matter expert driving results through collaboration sound judgment and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Own endtoend administration of equity compensation programs including stock options restricted stock RSUs and PSUs ensuring operational readiness accuracy and compliance.

Manage data integrations and activity between stock plan administrators HRIS payroll and finance systems including vesting settlements and file validation.

Partner with crossfunctional stakeholders to communicate timelines assess impacts and resolve complex equityrelated issues.

Support U.S. and international tax compliance for equity compensation in partnership with Tax Global Mobility payroll teams and external advisors.

Deliver monthly quarterly and annual equity reporting to support accounting EPS calculations and financial disclosures.

Maintain SOXaligned internal controls reconciliations and documentation related to equity and payroll interfaces.

Support SEC filings proxy disclosures and boardlevel materials related to equity compensation.

Drive process improvements through automation standardization documentation and effective vendor governance.

Contribute to equity education and communications to improve participant understanding and experience.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 6 years of experience in equity compensation administration payroll accounting finance or a related field preferably at a large multinational public company (S&P 500 preferred)

Demonstrated experience supporting equityrelated payroll and tax withholding and reporting in the U.S.

Strong knowledge of SOX controls reconciliations and compliance requirements.

Proven ability to manage vendors projects and process improvements in a regulated environment.

Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.

Clear confident communicator able to partner effectively across Legal Finance HR Payroll and external vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting HR or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience supporting international equity compensation or global mobility activities.

Handson experience with stock plan platforms (e.g. Fidelity Computershare Morgan Stanley) and HRIS/ERP systems such as Workday.

Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.

About The Cigna Group

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color age disability sex childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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