Equity and Executive Benefits Analyst
Ensign Services Equity and Executive Benefits Analyst
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 Company
Ensign Services, Inc. (“ESI”) is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., which is a national leader in the operation of skilled nursing, senior living, rehabilitation, home health, hospice, and other healthcare services. ESI is known as the “Service Center” and provides the facilities and leaders it serves with “back-office” support in areas such as accounting, construction, compliance, human resources, information technology, learning and development, legal and risk management and recruiting.
Ensign Services, Inc. (“ESI”) is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., which is a national leader in the operation of skilled nursing, senior living, rehabilitation, home health, hospice, and other healthcare services. ESI is known as the “Service Center” and provides the facilities and leaders it serves with “back-office” support in areas such as accounting, construction, compliance, human resources, information technology, learning and development, legal and risk management and recruiting.
We seek individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment, embrace continuous learning, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact. ESI offers a collaborative culture where talented professionals have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and build rewarding careers while supporting those who care for our patients every day.
We take our core values of Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership (“CAPLICO”) seriously. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words.
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
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
Ensign Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 888-659-3616.
Job ID 1703