Panera Bread
Sr Manager, Executive & Equity Compensation
$139K–$155K
Newton Support Center · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years; progressive experience in the listed or related fields.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
About the job
Administers Panera’s executive compensation and long-term incentive programs, including award lifecycles, participant support, governance, tax reporting, and Board materials.
What you'll do
- Manage grant and award administration, participant transactions, sale windows, and accurate program records.
- Maintain plan documentation and governance records; prepare Board materials and coordinate tax reporting and audit support.
- Improve program controls and processes while advising participants and internal stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive compensation, executive compensation, equity compensation, stock administration, finance, HR operations, or related experience.
- Demonstrated experience administering long-term incentive, equity compensation, executive compensation, or similarly complex participant-based compensation programs.
- Strong understanding of grant administration, vesting events, participant transactions, tax reporting, plan governance, and documentation requirements; advanced Excel skills.
Nice to have
- Certified Equity Professional (CEP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), or similar certification.
Pay
$139,111 - $155,477 annually (base salary)
Tools
Excel, Form 1099s
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