Director, Executive Compensation

Vantive • Deerfield, IL

3d • $180,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities. The Director, Executive Compensation, is responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of executive compensation programs including base pay, short-term incentives, long-term incentive structures, and deferred compensation. This role serves as a subject-matter expert and strategic partner to senior leadership, including supporting the Compensation and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors and partnering on executive compensation disclosures. Responsible for preparing materials for Compensation and Governance Committee meetings and supporting executive compensation-related disclosures. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in executive compensation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders. This role reports to the VP, Total Rewards and will manage a small team, with functional oversight and coordination of day-to-day executive compensation activities on a global basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in executive compensation, including equity compensation and governance.
• Strong knowledge of SEC regulations, proxy disclosures, shareholder advisory firm voting policies, and executive compensation best practices.
• Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and Excel skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a publicly traded company environment preferred.
• Experience with equity administration vendors and platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and evolve executive compensation programs aligned with company strategy and business objectives.
• Develop materials for Compensation and Governance Committee meetings including collaborating with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Provide analytical insights and recommendations to improve executive compensation programs and address business needs.
• Oversee the compensation program for all positions at the VP level and above, including benchmarking, salary ranges, and short- and long-term incentive opportunities.
• Ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and regulatory compliance of executive compensation programs.
• Support the design and lead the administration of long-term incentive programs, including grant guidelines, award vehicles, plan documentation, and award tracking, in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and senior leaders to develop compensation offers for external candidates at the VP level and above.
• Develop and maintain governance practices, policies, and processes to support executive compensation programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with the Office of the Corporate Secretary to support accurate and timely executive compensation disclosures in the proxy statement and other required filings.
• Partner with Finance on incentive design considerations, accounting treatment, and tax implications related to executive compensation programs.
• Build relationships with executives to ensure understanding of their compensation arrangements and outcomes.
• Develop executive and employee communications related to executive compensation programs, including annual equity awards.
• Directly manage a small team supporting executive compensation activities.
• Provide functional guidance to HR colleagues involved in equity or executive compensation processes globally.
• Partner cross-functionally with Total Rewards, Legal, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and external advisors.
• Influence stakeholders through subject-matter expertise, analysis, and clear communication.

Benefits

• Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future.
• The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently.
• The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.
• We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director