Employee Stock Option Software

Simplify global employee stock option management with automated tax calculations and HRIS integration.

by Global Shares · Compensation & Benefits

Executive Summary

Global Shares' Employee Stock Option Software provides a comprehensive platform for managing various employee equity plans, including stock options and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs). The software automates complex processes such as accurate transaction tax calculations for participants across multiple jurisdictions, significantly simplifying administration for companies. It handles everything from plan implementation and ongoing administration to financial reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory adherence. The platform features seamless API integration capabilities, allowing it to connect with existing HRIS and tax systems for streamlined data flow and reduced manual effort. This ensures that equity data is always up-to-date and consistent with other employee records. Additionally, Global Shares offers a mobile app that empowers employees to easily access and interact with their equity holdings anytime, anywhere, and in their preferred language, enhancing participant engagement and self-service.

Use Cases

  • Administering global employee stock option plans (ESOPs) with automated tax calculations.
  • Managing Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs) including lookback features and share purchases.
  • Ensuring tax and regulatory compliance for equity transactions across various international jurisdictions.
  • Integrating equity data seamlessly with existing HRIS and tax systems to centralize employee information.
  • Providing employees with a mobile-friendly self-service portal to view and manage their equity holdings.

Features

Visibility

  • Mobile App for Participants: Allows employees to interact with their equity holdings anytime, anywhere, in their own language.
  • Interactive BI Reporting: Seamless data visualization with interactive widgets for easy representation of equity data.

Technical Specifications

Deployment
SaaS
API Available
Yes

Integrations

  • HRIS systems
  • Tax systems

Pricing

Starting Price
Contact sales
Target Customer
Enterprise
Free Trial
No

About Global Shares

Global Shares (now J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions) is a fintech company headquartered in Clonakilty, Ireland. It provides cloud-based software and services for employee equity plan management, including share plan administration, global custody, share-dealing, financial reporting, global compliance, and cap table management. They serve a diverse client base from startups to multinational corporations globally.

Founded: 2005 · Headquarters: Clonakilty, Cork, Ireland · Employees: 501-1000 · Acquired by Public (J.P. Morgan Chase)