Sr Manager Executive Compensation

Primary Purpose

The Senior Manager, Executive Compensation & Equity Administration is responsible for the administration, execution, and continuous improvement of executive compensation programs including executive base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, equity plans, including the employee stock purchase plan, deferred compensation, and governance-related processes. This role serves as a strategic partner to Compensation leadership and collaborates closely with Legal, Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, and external advisors to ensure executive compensation programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

This position serves as a key member of the Compensation team and provides leadership for executive compensation operations, oversees critical annual processes, supports Compensation Committee activities, and manages complex executive compensation projects.

Primary Duties

• Lead the execution and administration of executive compensation programs including executive salary planning, annual incentive plans, long-term incentive programs, equity programs, and deferred compensation arrangements. Ensure programs are administered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations and plan provisions.

• Manage executive compensation analyses and market assessments. Evaluate competitive positioning, compensation trends, peer group practices, and emerging market developments. Develop recommendations and insights to support compensation program decisions and executive talent strategies.

• Oversee preparation of executive compensation materials supporting Compensation Committee meetings and executive compensation disclosures, including proxy statement/CD&A preparation and related SEC filings. Partner with Legal and external advisors to ensure compliance with SEC, IRS, SOX, stock exchange, and other regulatory requirements.

• Lead executive compensation projects, including system implementations, process enhancements, equity administration improvements, vendor management activities, and program redesign initiatives. Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across executive compensation processes.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to executive compensation staff. Partner with senior HR leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and executive management on executive compensation matters. Consult on executive offers, retention arrangements, severance programs, and special compensation analyses.

Job Scope

This position reports to the Director, Compensation and operates with substantial independence. The incumbent is accountable for departmental executive compensation processes, manages complex projects, provides leadership to professional staff, and influences executive compensation decisions through analysis, expertise, and strategic recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of compensation experience
• Minimum 5 years of executive compensation experience
• Minimum 3 years of leadership, project leadership, or people management experience
• Experience supporting executive compensation programs in a publicly traded company
• Knowledge of executive compensation regulations, disclosure requirements, and governance practices
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and project management skills
• Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CCP, CECP, or related professional certification
• Proficiency with equity administration platforms (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity, Computershare, E*TRADE)
• Master's degree
• Experience supporting Compensation Committee process
• Large publicly traded company experience

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $148,000.00/Yr. – $203,500.00/Yr. plus an additional $25K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually.

• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 25%

• 401(k) match and annual company contribution

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support

• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement

• Referral bonus program

• And much more