Ensign Group

Equity and Executive Benefits Analyst

Ensign Group$70K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in equity administration, preferably in a publicly traded company.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Human Resources, Business, or similar.
  • Progress toward or completion of Certified Equity Professional (CEP) Level 1 or 2 is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency with equity administration platforms (e.g., Fidelity) and HRIS systems, especially Excel skills for data manipulation.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a customer-service mindset, with professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive data.

Responsibilities

  • Process stock option exercises and RSA vestings with accurate tax withholding and distribution.
  • Ensure data integrity through regular syncs and reconciliations between equity platforms and HRIS.
  • Monitor trading compliance and process trades, assisting with required regulatory filings.
  • Educate employees on account setups and processes via responsive communication and tailored materials.
  • Manage deferral elections and distributions for executive NQDC plans while conducting routine audits.
  • Support open enrollment for deferred compensation by testing portals and tracking submissions.
  • Generate reports for internal teams and assist with compliance audits.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Company-provided life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contribution.
  • Sick leave and vacation plans.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development through a Learning Management System and training sessions.
Full Job Description
Equity and Executive Benefits Analyst

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt Employee

Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000 annually, DOE; may be eligible for bonus

Location: This position based onsite at the Service Center in Midvale, UT. This position offers a hybrid work option after a 90-day probationary period (not fully remote).

About the Opportunity

The Equity & Executive Benefits Analyst handles the day-to-day operations and administration of the company's public equity program and Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC) plan. This position ensures data accuracy across systems, processes equity transactions, supports annual deferred compensation enrollments, and serves as the primary day-to-day touchpoint for employee and executive inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

Equity Operations & Administration (approx. 60%)
  • Transaction Processing: Execute the daily processing of stock option exercises and RSA vestings, ensuring accurate tax withholding and timely distribution of vested awards.
  • Data & System Maintenance: Perform regular data syncs and reconciliations between the equity platform (e.g., Fidelity) and Workday systems to maintain flawless data integrity.
  • Insider Trading & Section 16 Support: Assist with monitoring trading blackout windows, processing 10b5-1 plan trades, and gathering data to support timely Section 16 Form 4 filings.
  • Participant Education: Respond directly to employee inquiries regarding account setup, vesting schedules, and how to use the stock portal. Help draft clear, user-friendly communication materials.

Deferred Compensation Support (approx. 30%)
  • Daily Plan Maintenance: Track executive deferral elections, process distribution events, and run routine audits on participant accounts with Newport, the third-party NQDC recordkeeper.
  • Open Enrollment Execution: Provide hands-on support during the annual deferred compensation enrollment window-testing the enrollment portal, distributing communication toolkits, and tracking employee submission status.
  • Compliance Checks: Review deferral and distribution data against plan documents to ensure operational alignment with IRC Section 409A regulations.

Reporting & Audit Support (approx. 10%)
  • Generate routine and ad-hoc reports for Finance, HR and Payroll teams, including equity data needed for monthly accounting and tax reporting.
  • Assist with quarterly SOX control testing and provide documentation for internal and external auditors.

Qualifications & Skills
  • Experience: 3-5 years of experience in equity administration, ideally within a publicly traded company. Experience supporting deferred compensation or executive benefits plans is a major plus.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Human Resources, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Certifications: Progress toward or completion of the Certified Equity Professional (CEP) Level 1 or 2 is highly desirable.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with equity administration platforms (Fidelity, Shareworks, E*TRADE, etc.) and HRIS systems. Strong Excel skills are critical (must be comfortable with pivot tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and data audits).
  • Communication & Discretion: Exceptional attention to detail and a customer-service mindset when helping employees. Must possess the professionalism and discretion required to handle sensitive executive data.

Additional Information:

Any offer of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related post-offer requirements, which may include background checks, reference checks, and/or other screenings or examinations as permitted by applicable law.

What We Offer
We are committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans. We also believe in supporting our employee's professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars. Take a look at these benefits (and more!) at www.ensignbenefits.com

Job ID 1703

About Ensign Group

The Ensign Group, Inc. is a holding company that provides healthcare services through its subsidiaries. The company's subsidiaries operate skilled nursing, assisted living, home health and hospice, and other healthcare facilities. Ensign Group's subsidiaries also provide rehabilitative therapy services, laboratory services, and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Learn more about Ensign Group
Size
25,900 employees
Market Cap
$5.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$170.4 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+9.7%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
NASDAQ

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