Principal Executive Compensation Analyst
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities:
Executive Compensation Strategy & Administration
• 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.
Board and Compensation Committee Support
• 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.
Equity & Stock Compensation
• 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.
Analytics & Reporting
• 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.
Requirements
Function: Manufacturing
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level