Executive Compensation Manager

About the Role

We’re looking for an Executive Compensation Manager who manages and analyzes executive compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company’s strategic goals. This role involves analyzing, developing, and executing compensation strategies, conducting market research, and providing recommendations on pay structures and incentives.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive compensation programs and initiatives, partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, People Systems, and senior leadership to ensure alignment with business strategy and governance requirements.
• Serve as program lead for executive compensation processes, including annual cycles, incentive design, benchmarking activities, and governance deliverables.
• Analyze complex executive compensation data and develop executive-level reports, dashboards, and insights to support leadership decision-making.
• Manage the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of incentive plans and executive compensation structures, including base pay, incentives, and equity programs.
• Provide subject matter expertise on executive compensation matters for cross-functional projects and internal initiatives, representing the compensation function with senior stakeholders.
• Partner with internal and external resources to conduct executive market benchmarking and assess competitiveness, equity, and program effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver executive compensation analyses, recommendations, and program insights to senior leadership and the Compensation Committee.
• Oversee preparation of executive compensation materials, disclosures, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with regulatory and governance standards.
• Support the development, documentation, and application of executive compensation policies, guidelines, and governance frameworks.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and enhanced reporting across executive compensation programs and activities.
• Collaborate with compensation leadership to support education, communication, and understanding of executive compensation programs and outcomes.
• Ensure executive compensation programs comply with regulatory requirements, including SEC disclosure rules and tax regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in compensation-related legislation and regulations.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 6-8 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Advanced knowledge of executive compensation practices (job analysis, documentation, evaluation, equity review, market pricing, merit, etc.).
• Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP) or equivalent preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI and dashboarding preferred.

Skills

• Specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Recognized cross-functionally as an expert within one or two subject matter areas.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

About the Company

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step.