Description

The Principal Executive Compensation Consultant, reporting to our VP, Total Rewards, will have executive compensation expertise and be responsible for managing the design, implementation, administration, maintenance, and reporting of executive compensation, including preparing proposal for the Compensation Committee and Board approval. and equity compensation programs and initiatives.  You will work closely with the legal and finance functions, and partner on various business initiatives with a particular focus on collaboration with our global compensation and benefits team, to ensure best practices and employee engagement.

The ideal candidate is someone who can provide guidance and expertise to executives and other partners, while exercising independent judgment.

Responsibilities:

Lead moderate to complex projects covering areas of executive compensation and drive their delivery.

Assist in preparing materials for Compensation Committee Meetings, including competitive data and plan design alternatives and effects, and providing support in preparation of quarterly Cap Table, quarterly budget to actual reconciliation and updated forecast of share utilization.

Conduct executive market pricing activities including job matching, data analytics, job pricing, and executive compensation survey submissions.

Manage executive compensation communication plans and serves as a single point of contact for senior leaders within the organization to provide information and consultation on their total rewards package.

Oversee administration of Board of Director compensation including quarterly and annual retainers, dividend payments and tracking company holdings

Assist in the due diligence analysis for mergers and acquisitions.

Stay apprised and report on legislation, regulations and media articles about compensation.

Prepares compensation analyses provides guidance related to off-cycle officer compensation adjustments, promotions, new hires and severance agreements.

Assists the compensation team in other analyses, calculations, and projects as needed.

Qualifications

Experience working with the most senior leadership on executive compensation programs

Possess a high level of integrity and discretion and established brand of being widely trusted, direct and truthful, with the ability to maintain effective relationships and gain confidence

Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands, ability to work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency, and exceptional written and verbal communications skills as well as strong interpersonal skills

Ability to partner and understand points of view from multiple, disparate stakeholders (e.g., HR, Finance, Legal, Executive team) while balancing the art and science of compensation to see beyond the numbers and drive for alignment on what’s best for the business

Familiar with a broad range of executive compensation topics at a deep level (e.g., stock dilution, performance equity plans, change-in-control provisions)

Knowledgeable on legislation affecting pay programs. Maintain awareness of economic and pay practice trends within industry

Strong analytical capabilities, executive presence, critical thinking, and the ability to manage and lead through change

Proven ability to solve complex problems using quantitative analysis, including dynamic scenario modeling

Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact at all levels within the enterprise

Expert at Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Understanding of financial statements and business drivers

Basic Qualifications:

12+ years of experience in HR with 10 years in total rewards/compensation

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