Executive Compensation Manager

FERGUSON

100d • $8,233 - $13,175

About The Position

The Executive Compensation Manager on the Center of Excellence (COE) team is responsible for handling the design, administration, and governance of Ferguson’s executive compensation programs. This role ensures that executive pay programs are competitive, performance-driven, and aligned with Ferguson’s strategic objectives, shareholder expectations, and regulatory requirements. The position will lead all aspects of the day-to-day management of executive pay programs—including annual and long-term incentives, equity awards, and perquisites—while providing subject matter expertise and analytical insights to HR, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership. The Executive Compensation Manager will also play a key role in preparing Compensation Committee materials, leading compliance with disclosure requirements and supporting executive-level decision-making. This role is approved to be fully remote and can be based anywhere in the United States.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience, with at least 3–5 years focused on executive compensation.
• Strong knowledge of executive compensation design, governance, and regulatory compliance (SEC, IRS, Dodd-Frank, etc.).
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with ability to assess pay-for-performance alignment.
• Experience preparing materials for senior executives and Boards of Directors/Compensation Committees.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive and confidential data.
• Experience with compensation technologies and reporting tools (Workday strongly preferred).
• Strong communication, influencing, and executive presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP) or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.
• Experience in a large, publicly traded, multi-site organization; distribution, industrial, or retail sector experience preferred.
• Familiarity with global executive pay practices, proxy disclosures, and shareholder engagement a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategy of Ferguson’s executive compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentive plans, long-term incentives, and equity programs.
• Support the design and refinement of Ferguson’s executive compensation philosophy, incentive structures, and governance frameworks.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and the Director of Executive Compensation to prepare Compensation Committee materials, proxy disclosures, and CD&A reporting.
• Conduct detailed benchmarking, market analyses, and modeling to ensure executive pay is competitive and aligned with company performance.
• Handle annual CEO, NEO, and executive pay review processes by direction of the Director of Executive Compensation.
• Support the administration of equity awards, including grant issuance, vesting, exercises, and associated reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SEC, IRS, and other regulatory requirements impacting executive compensation.
• Provide data-driven insights and reporting to help inform the Compensation Committee and senior leadership decisions.
• Collaborate with external consultants, survey providers, and vendors to ensure effective governance and competitive program design.
• Partner with Compensation Operations team members on executive pay and governance practices.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Mental health coverage
• Gender affirming and family building benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Associate discounts
• Community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees