Principal Executive Compensation Analyst
About The Position
The Principal Executive Compensation Analyst is a senior-level compensation professional responsible for the design, administration, analysis, and governance of executive compensation programs for senior leaders and executives. This role serves as a trusted advisor to HR leadership, Finance, and executive stakeholders, supporting executive compensation strategy, long-term incentive programs, and Board of Directors and Compensation Committee processes. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in executive compensation, equity and stock-based compensation, market benchmarking, governance, and compensation disclosures. The position requires strong analytical capabilities, exceptional attention to detail, executive presence, and the ability to manage highly confidential information.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of progressive compensation experience.
- Minimum 5 years supporting executive compensation programs.
- Significant experience with equity and stock compensation administration.
- Experience preparing Board of Directors and Compensation Committee materials.
- Strong expertise in executive compensation benchmarking and market analysis.
- Advanced Excel, financial modeling, and data analytics skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive-level audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and highly sensitive information.
- Knowledge of executive compensation governance and corporate board practices.
- Familiarity with SuccessFactors or other HRIS and compensation systems.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, implementation, and administration of executive compensation programs, including: Base salary, Annual incentive plans (STI), Long-term incentive programs (LTI), Equity and stock-based awards, Executive retention programs.
- Conduct market analyses using executive compensation surveys and external benchmark data.
- Evaluate executive pay levels against market competitiveness and internal equity principles.
- Prepare executive compensation recommendations and supporting analyses for senior leadership decisions.
- Lead preparation of Compensation Committee and Board of Directors meeting materials.
- Develop high-quality executive compensation presentations, briefing documents, and decision support materials.
- Coordinate annual compensation review cycles for executive populations.
- Support meeting logistics, documentation, follow-up actions, and governance requirements.
- Administer executive equity programs including RSUs, PSUs, and other long-term incentives.
- Coordinate equity grant processes, vesting schedules, award modeling, and reporting.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, Tax, Payroll, and external providers to ensure accurate administration.
- Support equity accounting, disclosure requirements, and compliance activities.
- Provide executive-level guidance on stock compensation program design and practices.
- Develop executive compensation models, scenarios, and financial impact analyses.
- Analyze compensation trends, pay equity considerations, retention risks, and incentive outcomes.
- Deliver insights and recommendations to senior HR and business leaders.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on executive compensation matters.
- Mentor junior compensation analysts and share best practices across the Total Rewards function.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
