Manager, Executive Compensation

Continue to Grow with GXO.

At GXO, we know our greatest asset is people like you - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. Your career matters to us because your passion and excitement will help keep our company moving forward.

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO Logistics, our ability to attract and hire the best talent in the market is key to our success. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Manager, Long-Term Incentive Program to lead the end-to-end administration and optimization of GXO’s global equity compensation programs and other long-term incentives. This individual will oversee complex equity transactions, drive process excellence, ensure global regulatory compliance, and act as an advisor to the Sr. Manager of Executive Compensation and the VP of Global Benefits and Executive Compensation, as well as other Total Rewards and cross-functional stakeholders. This role will be instrumental in shaping GXO’s long-term incentive strategy, improving operational scalability, and enhancing employee experience.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

Long-Term Incentive Plan Administration - Manage day-to-day operations of GXO’s long-term incentive programs, including stock options, RSUs, PSUs and cash awards. Ensure plans are administered in compliance with SEC regulations, IRS and other global tax codes, SOX requirements, and the terms of GXO’s equity plan and policy documents.
Grant Lifecycle Management - Coordinate and process equity award grants, modifications, vesting events, and exercises. Maintain accurate records in the company’s equity management platform. Support timely and accurate award agreements and grant communications to participants globally.
Employee Support & Education - Serve as the subject matter expert and primary contact for internal equity-related inquiries. Oversee education plans for participants on plan details, transaction processes, tax implications, and tools for equity management.
SEC & Compliance Reporting - Collaborate with Legal and Finance to prepare and file Section 16 reports for executive officers. Support proxy statement and 10-K/10-Q disclosures related to equity compensation. Ensure proper tax withholding and global compliance for equity transactions.
Cross-Functional Coordination - Partner with HR, Payroll, Legal, and Finance to ensure accurate processing, accounting, and reporting of equity transactions. Coordinate with Payroll on taxable events and ensure timely and compliant reporting across jurisdictions.
System Management & Data Integrity - Manage the vendor partner, maintain data integrity within the equity administration platform and ensure reconciliations with HR systems, general ledger, and payroll systems. Assist in related system upgrades or implementation projects as needed.
Audit & Controls - Support internal and external audits related to equity compensation. Maintain documentation and control processes to meet audit and SOX compliance standards.
Communications & Process Improvement - Develop and coordinate delivery of communications and training to enhance employee understanding of equity programs. Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to scale equity administration effectively.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
7+ years of experience in stock plan administration at a public company.
Experience with managing long-term incentive programs.
Experience with stock administration platforms.
Strong knowledge of SEC reporting, Section 16 requirements, and global tax and compliance rules related to equity.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with complex data sets.
High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

It’d be great if you also have:

Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
Experience supporting global equity programs across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience with SOX compliance and equity-related financial reporting.

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.