Stock Plan and Compensation Analyst

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

How We LEAD

At Universal Music Group (UMG), we are the world’s leading music company — home to the most iconic artists, innovative labels, and creative teams shaping culture across the globe. We’re seeking a detail-oriented and tactical analyst to join our Global Total Rewards team based in Santa Monica, California.

This role plays a vital part in supporting our people with the administration and execution of UMG’s Global Equity Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and Compensation programs across our global business. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, high-pace environment and ensure precision, compliance, and excellence across both U.S. and international markets.

This position ensures adherence to all applicable U.S. (SEC, IRS) and Dutch (AFM, tax) regulations, while working cross-functionally with teams around the world.

How We CREATE

Global Equity Plan and ESPP Administration

• Assist in the day-to-day administration of UMG’s Global Equity Plan and ESPP with a particular emphasis on the ESPP.
• Support and/or oversee the planning and execution of (i) the semiannual ESPP enrollment and purchase (ii) the annual equity grant and payment cycles, in both cases ensuring a seamless experience for employees worldwide.
• Maintain all participant and equity award related data in a third-party database and periodically validate accuracy of database information.
• Develop and maintain proper documentation of equity and ESPP-related policies, procedures, and controls.
• Support employee understanding of and answer questions on equity awards and stock accounts; in doing so, develop, maintain, and deliver clear and engaging employee communications, plan materials, and FAQs.
• Generate and review for accuracy, recurring and ad-hoc reports for Finance, Accounting, Tax, Internal Audit and Legal teams for purposes of but not limited to periodic audits, financial reporting, and other filings.
• Provide excellent customer service to employees and key partners including Legal, Payroll, Finance, Tax and HR teams.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements, automation, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with special projects and transactions as assigned.
  
  

Compensation Administration

• Support UMG’s global compensation programs, including salary reviews (annual and ad-hoc) and incentive pay programs (short- and long-term).
• Develop and maintain salary ranges, job architectures, and compensation tools.
• Conduct job analysis, conduct benchmark reviews, market price jobs, and conduct FLSA assessments.
• Ensure compliance with minimum wage and pay transparency requirements.
• Lead annual compensation survey participation and submissions
• Support the configuration and execution of compensation cycles within Workday or other HR systems including any data management and administration.
• Review employee contracts and identify/track compensation-related provisions to ensure compliance.
• Prepare deliverables for Remuneration Committee meetings and respond to ad-hoc requests from Senior Management or Remuneration Committee Chair.
• Draft compensation-related disclosure tables and assist with preparation of the Remuneration Report in the Annual Report and/or the Compensation Discussion & Analyst (CD&A) in the annual Proxy Statement as required under US and Dutch securities regulations.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements, automation, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with special projects and transactions as assigned.
  
  

Bring Your VIBE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2 – 4 years of experience in compensation and/or equity administration within a publicly traded or multinational company (experience administrating a global ESPP a plus).
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience supporting a third-party stock administration system (knowledge of the Global Shares /JP Morgan equity administration platform a plus).
  
  

Perks Playlist

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
  
  

• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
  

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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Job Category

Corporate Operations & Facilities

Salary Range

$75,950 - $106,300

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.