Assistant Share Plan Manager 12m (FTC)

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. 

Why we're hiring:

WPP Corporate is undergoing significant growth and transformation, and we're seeking talented individuals to contribute to our global, high-performance corporate team. We're currently hiring an Assistant Share Plan Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a maternity leave in our People team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in the business and offers excellent prospects for professional development within a dynamic and evolving environment.

What you'll be doing:

This role is responsible for the delivery of successful equity compensation outcomes. Working closely with the Head of Global Share Plans and a network of agency Plan Managers and vendors, the role encompasses all the key elements of global equity compensation. This includes contributing to the production of compliant, yet engaging plan materials, providing accurate and timely reporting, as well as supporting the grant and vesting of plan events. The role would suit someone looking to deepen their experience of equity compensation in a complex global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of Global Share Plans in successfully delivering equity compensation plans to WPP people across our network.
• Acting as subject matter expert for our global Plan Managers; people in our networks with local responsibility for data management and payment processing.
• Managing operational plans to ensure that milestones are met and key events are delivered.
• Contribute to the development of plan communications to ensure that our global equity compensation plans are engaging and informative for participants.
• Managing risk in the countries in which plans operate, through understanding of the compliance landscape and and taking action to mitigate risk.
• Producing accurate and timely reports for stakeholders, including Finance, Treasury and Company Secretarial teams.

What you'll need:

• Experience of working on multi-country discretionary and broad-based equity compensation plans.
• Evidence of success in building good relationships and partnerships at different levels across the organisation.
• Attention to detail in producing technical reports and event documentation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present clear, well-structured responses to queries.
• Cert ESP qualification is desirable.

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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