Senior Director, Executive Compensation - Hybrid

The Cigna Group • Bloomfield, CT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a strategic leader, the Senior Director, Executive Compensation shapes and advances executive pay programs that support business performance, leadership excellence, and long‑term enterprise growth. In this role, you will guide the design and governance of executive compensation programs that are competitive, market‑aligned, and built to inspire high performance across senior leadership. You will partner with senior HR, Finance, Legal, and Governance leaders to deliver thoughtful, data‑driven solutions that reinforce our commitment to responsible, future-ready reward strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in executive compensation or total rewards, including leadership responsibilities.
• Expertise in executive compensation plan design, analytics, governance, and market practices.
• Strong knowledge of SEC regulations, equity compensation, tax requirements, and disclosure standards.
• Experience preparing materials for or partnering with Board committees.
• Exceptional analytical skills, business acumen, and executive presence.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence senior leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree or MBA a plus.
• CCP or CECP certification.
• Experience in a large, publicly traded, global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, and delivery of executive compensation programs—including annual incentives, long‑term incentives, and total compensation frameworks—ensuring strong alignment to business goals and talent needs.
• Oversee equity strategy, grant processes, performance metrics, and long‑term value creation through effective incentive plan design.
• Guide governance and compliance activities, partnering with Legal and Corporate Governance on SEC requirements, tax rules, disclosures, and pay‑for‑performance analysis.
• Prepare materials and insights for the Board’s People Resources Committee, including program updates, competitive market analyses, and recommendations.
• Monitor external trends, investor expectations, regulatory changes, and market dynamics to inform program evolution and ensure competitiveness.
• Lead executive compensation benchmarking, modeling, and analytics to drive data‑based decision‑making.
• Mentor and lead a high‑performing team, fostering collaboration, capability building, and a culture of excellence.
• Partner with HRBPs, Talent Management, Finance, Legal, and external consultants to deliver seamless executive compensation processes and solutions.
• Oversee operational execution of compensation cycles, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery.

What This Job Offers

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