Executive Compensation Manager

Nouryon•Radnor, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Nouryon is seeking an experienced Executive Compensation Manager to join its Total Rewards / Human Resources team. The role is responsible for designing, administering, and governing executive compensation programs for the company’s executive population, ensuring programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with shareholder interests and business strategy. The position reports to the VP, Total Rewards and partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, and Legal. The role leads executive compensation programs covering salary, incentives, and equity plans. It oversees the annual compensation planning cycle, supports plan administration and financial reporting, develops executive compensation communications and materials, and provides analysis and strategic market insights. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in executive compensation, including experience at a publicly traded company.
In-depth knowledge of equity compensation vehicles, including stock options, RSUs, and PSUs, their related tax treatment, and stock-based compensation accounting principles.
Experience preparing materials for a Compensation Committee, including proxy statement (CD&A) drafting support.
Ability to design, benchmark, and manage complex executive compensation and incentive programs using market survey data.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including the ability to interpret compensation, legal, and financial documents.
Proficiency with compensation and equity administration platforms and HRIS systems.
High degree of discretion, sound judgment, and attention to detail in a confidential, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, CCP certification, or CEP certification.
Experience supporting public company compensation governance and Compensation Committees.
Deep expertise in executive pay, equity programs, and incentive plan design.
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and effectively partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Design, evaluate, and administer executive compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentives, and long-term/equity incentive plans, aligned with company strategy and market competitiveness.
Lead the annual compensation planning cycle for the executive population, including determining merit increases, short-term incentive payouts, and equity grants.
Assist with annual design and administration of short-term incentive plans, including KPI setting, weighting, payout calculations, and tracking and reporting plan performance.
Administer equity compensation plans, including grant processing, vesting tracking, tax withholding, forfeitures, and cancellations, in partnership with the stock plan administration platform.
Partner with Finance and Accounting on stock-based compensation expense reporting, deferred tax calculations, and required disclosures and filings.
Partner with Legal to ensure executive compensation arrangements—including employment agreements, equity award agreements, severance, and change-in-control programs—comply with applicable securities, tax, and corporate governance requirements.
Develop executive-level compensation communications, including equity program messaging and total compensation statements.
Prepare senior executive compensation summary materials, including tally sheets, pay-for-performance analyses, and compliance-related disclosures.
Monitor executive compensation trends, regulatory developments, and peer and market data, and advise leadership on emerging best practices and risk considerations.