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Sr. Stock Program Administrator

OpenText5 days ago
Richmond Hill, ON
$63,140 - $103,730/annual
Senior Level

Top Benefits

Variable and commission compensation opportunities
Vacation entitlement
Paid time off

About the role

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Your Impact:
The Senior Stock Plan Administrator will be responsible for the end‑to‑end execution of global equity programs focused on RSUs, PSUs, and Stock Options. This individual ensures accurate processing of equity transactions, maintains high‑integrity data in Shareworks, supports tax and legal compliance across 40+ countries, and acts as a key liaison to Legal, HR, Payroll, Finance, Tax, and external vendors.

What The Role Offers:

  • Maintain accurate participant equity data, including uploads, vesting, releases, option exercises, cancellations, and terminations in Shareworks.
  • Process quarterly Board‑approved grants and ensure timely and accurate grant uploads.
  • Process dividend equivalents for applicable awards.
  • Manage annual LTIP/OTIP releases (RSUs/PSUs).
  • Administer Director Share Units (DSUs), including upload of awards from External Reporting at quarter end.
  • Produce daily stock option exercise reports and process option exercises, including for reporting insiders.
  • Manage global annual tax reporting for various countries.
  • Process and audit RSU/PSU terminations, forfeitures, and accelerations.
  • Maintain process documentation and execution of SOX‑compliant controls, including user‑access reviews and quarter‑end evidence collection.
  • Manage Shareworks accounting close processes each month.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations, responding to inquiries, and ensuring documentation quality.
  • Prepare and submit monthly TMX filings for outstanding share balance reporting.
  • Prepare quarterly Compensation Disclosure reports and Stock Ownership reports for senior leadership.
  • Manage and maintain update tax configurations in Shareworks for multiple countries
  • Perform Shareworks administration tasks including template management, access reviews, and data audits.
  • Respond to employee inquiries via Service tickets and equity inbox, providing timely and accurate guidance.

What You Need To Succeed:

  • Minimum 5 years of progressive stock plan administration experience.
  • Hands‑on experience with RSUs, PSUs, and Stock Options in a global public company environment.
  • Strong knowledge of global equity taxation, including withholding, cross‑border tax logic, and country‑specific filing obligations.
  • Proficiency with Morgan Stanley Shareworks.
  • Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, large datasets).
  • Ability to interpret incomplete information and apply judgment in resolving complex issues.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise employees and collaborate with global stakeholders
  • CEP (Certified Equity Professional), any level.

One Last Thing OpenText is more than a corporation—it’s a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention. Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At OpenText, we don’t just have a culture—we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make a meaningful impact.

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in ourEqual Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket atAsk HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range: $63,140- $103,730; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.

About OpenText

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OpenText is a world leader in Information Management, helping companies securely capture, govern and exchange information on a global scale. OpenText solves digital business challenges for customers, ranging from small and mid-sized businesses to the largest and most complex organizations in the world. For more information about OpenText (NASDAQ/TSX: OTEX), visit www.opentext.com