ESOP Management Specialist – HR Operations

📋 Description

• Manage ESOP lifecycle: grants, vesting, exercises, lapses, exits.
• Maintain accurate employee equity records; update ESOP platform.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Payroll and external trustees for ESOP transactions.
• Prepare and validate grant letters, exercise docs, and regulatory reports.
• Support onboarding/offboarding for equity grants and settlements.
• Ensure compliance with policies, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 3-7 years in HR Operations, Equity Administration, ESOP Mgmt, or Total Rewards.
• Experience handling employee equity programs in listed or high-growth org preferred.
• Strong understanding of ESOP regulations, equity administration, taxation, and compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Experience with ESOP/equity management platforms is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail with ability to manage confidential information.