Senior Equity & Compensation Programs Manager

DescriptionPosition at Matson Navigation Company, IncAbout UsMatson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world’s largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations. And we work to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in our company, communities and industry through an active social equity program.Matson is a great place to work, and everyone who works with us becomes part of the Matson ohana or family. Join our team and help us move freight better than anyone.Learn more at matson.com.About the RoleAs the Senior Compensation Manager for Equity and Compensation Programs, you will play an important role within our compensation team. You will drive core compensation programs, serve as a trusted advisor and SME, and lead the equity program’s administration and maintenance. You will also play a pivotal role in delivering executive compensation reporting as well as Compensation Committee materials. This position offers a hybrid schedule with a few days per week working in office and a few days per week telecommuting.Matson offers an attractive and competitive compensation package, including salary, 401(k) match, cash balance pension plan and other benefits, in a stable and progressive work environment.What you’ll do:Administer the Company’s equity program using the Fidelity system.Serve as the internal subject matter expert for all aspects of equity administration, including financial reporting.Process and monitor equity award activity, including grants and grant agreements, vesting of shares, award exercises, and employee terminations.Partner with Accounting, Legal, Payroll, and Tax to ensure accurate, timely tax. withholding, payroll reporting, budgeting, and financial reporting, and compliance with securities and tax laws, regulations and disclosure requirements.Maintain and manage equity-related SOX controls.Manage the equity grant approval process with the Compensation Committee and the CEO.Produce ad hoc reports as needed.Under the general direction of the Sr. Director, Total Rewards, manage all aspects of broad-based compensation, including job grading, salary structure maintenance, compensation survey participation, the annual merit process, and pay equity reviews.Support the annual Compensation Discussion and Analysis development process, which includes partnering with payroll, legal and finance/accounting to gather all required information, coordinating with the external compensation consultant to update CD&A language, as needed, ensuring the termination scenarios are accurately calculated, and circulating/maintaining draft materials for leadership review.Assist with developing Compensation Committee materials in a timely and accurate manner.Drive preparation of meeting materials and ensure accuracy of all documents.Support external compensation consultant projects as designated by the CommitteeCreate Committee binders and upload materials for review.Perform annual analyses needed for Committee review, such as ownership guideline standings, equity usage and plan prevalence updates.Manage the annual pay risk assessment, coordinating with legal, finance/accounting and HR management.Perform ad hoc projects, as directed by leadership and/or the Committee.Serve as an internal advisor on the tax and accounting impact of all compensation programs.Analyze total compensation arrangements (cash, variable and equity) relative to competitive market practices and the Company’s desired pay positioning.Review cash incentive and equity program guidelines as compared to competitive levels, and make recommendations, as necessary.Manage the deferred compensation program for outside directors and employee participantsConduct incentive plan and/or equity program training.Manage and/or support other HR projects or initiatives, as needed.In addition to those essential job functions identified above, individuals in this position are also responsible for performing other duties or tasks that may be assigned. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the essential job functions of this position at any time.You have these skills:Hands-on experience with equity administration software (Fidelity platform experience preferred).Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership.Ability to effectively work independent of, and as part of an integrated operating team.Demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills, and project management abilities.Extensive computer skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Excel, Word, PowerPoint); needs to have extensive experience with pivot-tables and ability to perform detailed data analysis.Workday’s Advanced Compensation experience is a plus.Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet ongoing deadline requirements.Takes initiative; identifies issues and drives to resolution.Actively seeks process improvement opportunities.And these qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.Must have at least eight years’ experience managing and administering compensation programs (e.g., market pricing, job family/title development, merit, cash incentive/equity award guidelines, and incentive plan design and modeling).Must have at least five years’ experience administering equity compensation plans (stock options, restricted stock and/or performance awards).Demonstrated knowledge and application of tax and accounting treatment of the elements of executive and equity compensation.Extra credit if you have: Certified Equity Professional (CEP) credential preferred.Experience preparing materials for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of a publicly traded company.Experience with the preparation of the annual proxy statement.The annual salary range for this position in California is $140,000 - $180,000. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.#MIMatson is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.