Associate Director, Executive Compensation

Carrier • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

4d

About The Position

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier. Carrier is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Executive Compensation to join its Global Total Rewards team. This role is designed for a seasoned executive compensation professional with global equity and stock plan administration experience who can operate effectively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment. Reporting to the Director of Executive Compensation, the Associate Director will play a key role in supporting the administration of executive compensation programs, including executive offers, global long‑term incentive and equity plans, and U.S. deferred compensation programs. The role partners closely with stakeholders across HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure programs are administered accurately, consistently, and in compliance with applicable requirements. The position also contributes to continuous improvement efforts, including process optimization and development of standard work documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience in executive compensation in a public company environment

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated depth in global equity and stock plan administration
• Working knowledge of executive compensation programs, governance practices, and regulatory considerations, including SEC reporting and tax requirements.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis) and PowerPoint
• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation preferred but not required.
• Experience partnering with external vendors and cross‑functional stakeholders across multiple geographies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions and levels.
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable supporting evolving priorities in a global organization.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities and defined deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support executive job evaluation and position leveling activities in alignment with Carrier’s governance framework and in partnership with the Director of Executive Compensation.
• Partner on the executive offer process for new hires and promotions to the executive level, including coordination and analysis of cash and equity buyout considerations.
• Support the administration of Carrier’s global equity and long‑term incentive programs.
• Lead the day‑to‑day management of the equity management system, including grant processing, vesting events and settlements, tax and payroll coordination, exercises, terminations, and data integrations with HR, Payroll, and external equity vendors.
• Perform reconciliations, audits, and validation checks related to equity transactions to support data accuracy, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
• Provide operational support for monthly accounting close and global payroll processes across approximately 23 countries, responding to inquiries and resolving issues in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Support SOX controls, internal audits, and global compliance activities related to executive compensation and equity programs.
• Partner with Legal and the Corporate Secretary’s office to support insider trading compliance and Section 16 reporting activities, including tracking and documentation.
• Partner with the Director of Executive Compensation to support preparation of Compensation Committee and Board materials, including analyses, exhibits, and supporting schedules for executive compensation programs and equity awards.
• Support monthly and annual enrollment processes for U.S. deferred compensation programs covering base salary and incentive compensation.
• Assist with annual deferred compensation distributions in coordination with Benefits, Payroll, external vendors, and the Corporate Secretary’s office.
• Participate in annual compensation planning and equity expense forecasting processes in collaboration with Total Rewards colleagues, FP&A, and accounting partners.
• Serve as a key point of contact for equity‑related questions from HR Business Partners, executives, employees, and former employees, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Drive continuous process improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline executive compensation and equity administration workflows.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance standard work documentation, including procedures, controls, and reference materials, to support consistency, scalability, and knowledge transfer.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of executive compensation communications, tools, and training materials.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees