Director, Executive & Equity Compensation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of executive compensation programs for Vice President-level leaders and above, aligning incentives with business performance and shareholder value
• Drive market-informed compensation strategies using benchmarking, competitive intelligence, and trend analysis to strengthen pay-for-performance positioning
• Develop executive reward frameworks that improve retention, leadership effectiveness, and long-term organizational growth
• Own the evolution of executive compensation models to align with enterprise priorities and emerging market practices
• Partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic compensation guidance that informs critical talent and business decisions
• Lead the design and global administration of equity compensation programs to ensure scalability, consistency, and a strong participant experience
• Design long-term incentive strategies that reinforce retention, engagement, and ownership across executive and key talent populations
• Oversee equity lifecycle programs including annual grants, promotions, new hire awards, and retention initiatives with a focus on operational excellence
• Evaluate program effectiveness through analysis of retention outcomes, participation, dilution, and financial impact to drive continuous improvement
• Influence governance processes by delivering insights, analyses, and materials that support executive compensation decision making

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including deep expertise in executive and equity compensation
• Strong knowledge of executive compensation design, incentive structures, and long-term incentive strategies
• Experience partnering with external compensation consultants and managing complex analytical workstreams
• Deep understanding of executive compensation governance, disclosure practices, and benchmarking methodologies
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
• Prominent ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide initiatives
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
• Certified Compensation Professional, Certified Executive Compensation Professional, or similar certification
• Experience within a publicly traded, multinational organization
• Knowledge of global equity administration and international compensation practices

Compensation

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a commission or performance-based bonus opportunities.

$194,800.00 - $342,600.00

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Telehealth coverage
Flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities
Development and career growth opportunities
Open Time Off in addition to 10 paid holidays
401(k) matching program
Adoption Assistance
Fertility treatments

Working at Genesys

AI at enterprise scale – Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide
150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year
Flexible-first culture – Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work
Growth in the AI era – Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support
Time to recharge and give back – Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families
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About Genesys

Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. With agentic AI at its core, Genesys Cloud™ is the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration platform that connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit www.genesys.com.

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