Manager Executive Compensation

Our client is seeking a Manager of Executive and Corporate Compensation with a minimum of six years of progressive compensation experience.

This role blends hands on ownership with strategic influence, covering areas such as employee relations, benefits administration, vendor management, and talent initiatives. The ideal professional is comfortable operating as a trusted advisor while still rolling up their sleeves when needed.

What You'll Do:

Executive & Equity Compensation

Support the administration of executive compensation programs, including base, incentive, and long term plans

Assist with preparation of leadership and committee materials, including competitive analyses and summaries

Partner cross functionally with Legal, Finance, and external advisors on compensation governance and disclosures

Support executive compensation reporting, documentation, and compliance requirements

Monitor market trends, regulatory updates, and evolving best practices

Equity Programs

Support administration of equity and incentive plans, including grants, vesting, and participant guidance

Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and compliance

Provide clear communication and support to participants regarding equity programs

Broad Based Compensation, Structure & Reporting

Support annual merit and incentive planning, including budgeting, modeling, and leadership reporting

Administer and support compensation planning tools within the HRIS, partnering with HR, Payroll, and IT to ensure data accuracy

Conduct market pricing and benchmarking to support competitive pay practices

Support broad based incentive and recognition programs

Job Architecture & Analytics

Maintain job descriptions, job architecture, and salary structures to support internal equity and market alignment

Partner with HR and business leaders to support role clarity and leveling

Provide compensation analyses, modeling, and reporting to support leadership decision making

Compliance & Governance

Support compliance with applicable compensation related regulations and internal governance standards

Assist with audit support, documentation, and defensibility of programs

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)

6+ years of progressive compensation experience, with exposure to executive compensation and equity programs preferred

CCP, CEP, or similar professional certification preferred

Preferred Experience

Master's degree a plus

Experience using SuccessFactors or comparable HRIS for compensation planning

Exposure to executive compensation governance, including committee support and proxy related materials (e.g., CD&A)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent