Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
This is your chance to help lead the way in global share plan delivery atSmith+Nephew. As a Share Plan Manager, you’ll help shape and manage inclusive, compliant and rewarding programmes for colleagues in over 50 countries. You’ll be part of a team that thrives on solving complex challenges, improving processes and making a meaningful impact across the business.
What will you be doing?
You’ll be at the heart of our global share plan operations, working closely with the Share Plan Director to deliver executive and all-employee plans across the business. From managing annual events like awards and vesting, to supporting payroll and finance teams, your role will be pivotal in ensuring smooth and accurate administration. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors, resolve queries, and drive process excellence through data insights and participant feedback. You’ll also help shape our communications strategy, making sure every colleague understands and values their share plan benefits.
What will you need to be successful?
Success in this role means being a trusted expert and a proactive problem solver. You’ll need to:
1. Bring proven experience managing global share plans, ideally in a company with a US and/or Global presence
2. Demonstrate strong analytical skills and a passion for process improvement and simplification
3. Understand global share plan legislation and administration, with a keen eye for compliance and accuracy
4. Build effective relationships across HR, Payroll, Finance and beyond, influencing decisions with logic and data
5. Prepared to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in
You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website
Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes,and a car allowance.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours so we can give back to our communities
Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more
Flexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles)
Training: Hands-on, team-customised, mentorship
Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts