Executive Compensation Manager

Western Union Co • Denver, CO

54d • $110,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Executive Compensation Manager - Denver, Colorado or Atlanta, Georgia Are you ready to offer up your skills to a worldwide company committed to making financial services accessible to people everywhere? Are you looking to build a career with great impact in an inclusive and high-performing organization? Join Western Union as an Executive Compensation Manager Western Union powers your pursuit We are seeking an experienced Executive Compensation Manager to join our Global Total Rewards team. This individual contributor role will play a key part in the design, analysis, and administration of executive and director compensation programs for a large, publicly traded company with a global workforce. The role will provide critical support for executive pay decisions, proxy disclosures, and Compensation Committee materials, ensuring our programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business strategy. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, collaborative, technically proficient professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what's next. Western Union is positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company -transforming lives and communities. We're a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you're ready to help drive the future of financial services, it's time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 6+ years of progressive compensation experience, with at least 3-4 years in executive compensation within a public company environment.
• Strong understanding of executive compensation design, disclosure, and governance, including SEC regulations, proxy requirements, and institutional investor perspectives.
• Proven experience preparing materials for Compensation Committees and working with senior executives.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working with senior leadership and employees globally.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing management of executive and director compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentive plans, and long-term incentive plans (RSUs, PSUs, stock options).
• Conduct market benchmarking using survey data and peer group analyses to inform pay recommendations.
• Partner with senior HR leaders to evaluate and recommend changes in plan design, performance metrics, and award guidelines.
• Prepare and review materials for Compensation Committee meetings, including detailed analyses, models, and executive pay summaries.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll and external vendors to develop proxy CD&A content, SEC filings (DEF 14A, 10-K, 8-K), and other disclosures.
• Monitor shareholder advisory firm guidelines (ISS, Glass Lewis) and institutional investor perspectives to anticipate potential concerns.
• Support Say-on-Pay readiness, including pay-for-performance analyses and shareholder engagement materials.
• Build financial and scenario models to evaluate equity usage, burn rates, dilution, and cost of plan design alternatives.
• Conduct pay-for-performance alignment studies comparing compensation outcomes with company results and peer practices.
• Provide data-driven insights on global trends and regulatory developments in executive pay.
• Provide job offer decision support and recommendations to senior leaders and HR partners.
• Support accurate administration of executive equity grants and performance plans in partnership with Payroll, Tax, and external vendors.
• Support compliance with global reporting, taxation, and accounting requirements related to equity and executive compensation.
• Maintain data integrity for executive compensation reporting and analytics.

Benefits

• You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.
• Flexible Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k match of 4%
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees