What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Executive Compensation position at Michael Page?
The role of Director - Executive Compensation entails the development and implementation of innovative executive compensation strategies for a listed (NASDAQ) business with a focus on the Board and VP populations of the firm.
Client Details
A large technology and telecoms multi national organisation . It operates in three segments: Satellite Services, Commercial Networks, and Government Systems and is NASDAQ listed. It is is a provider of high-speed satellite broadband services and secure networking systems covering military and commercial markets.
Description
We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Head of Executive Compensation to lead the design, implementation, and administration of our client's executive compensation programs. This individual will play a critical role in shaping executive pay structures, ensuring market competitiveness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the company's goals.
As a key member of the People & Culture team, you will be responsible for advising senior leadership, managing high-visibility projects, and delivering data-driven insights that impact company-wide decision-making. This role requires exceptional analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to communicate complex compensation strategies effectively to executives and key stakeholders.
In this role, you must be comfortable learning and growing through challenging assignments, including projects that will be viewed by the highest levels of the company. The Head of Executive Compensation must thrive while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, is laser focused on accuracy and exemplifies professionalism and maturity.
Within this role you will focus on but not be limited to;
- Lead the design and implementation of executive pay program strategies that attract, motivate, engage and retain talent
- Conduct research and analyses of peer group and regulatory developments as well as emerging practices impacting executive compensation
- Direct all aspects of preparation and presentation for meetings with the Compensation and Human Resources Committee
- Manage annual and long-term incentive plan designs, including forecasting plan participation and usage
- Manage the preparation of the compensation discussion and analysis section of the annual proxy statement and other public disclosures
- Manage relationships with external vendors, including compensation consultants and legal advisors, to support the design, administration, and compliance of programs
- Partner closely with Finance, Tax, Legal, and People & Culture teams to ensure programs are compliant and appropriately administered
Profile
A successful Director - Executive Compensation should have/be:
- A self-starter attitude: someone who can tackle an assignment by being resourceful, taking initiative, and managing through ambiguity
- A likely 8 years / substantial experience across all aspects of global Executive Compensation as a part of a C&B / HR Career path.
- Hold a degree; Accounting Finance, Economics or other related field or in HR or Law.
- Hold prior experience with designing executive pay packages; including international pay packages design within a NASDAQ / Listed MNC.
- Be an expert with data analysis skills and have a demonstrated ability to draw meaningful conclusions and actions plans through both quantitative and qualitative analyses.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present their point of view in varied business situations with stakeholder audiences.
- Have a strong analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries
Job Offer
An outstanding opportunity to further your Executive Compensation Director career within a newly created role. In this team there is real progression potential and the ability to work in a cutting edge sector. You will be paid with a competitive basic salary alongside STIP and additional benefits.
This role can be based in California - The East Coast of the US or indeed London (United Kingdom) and can be worked in a remote or hybrid fashion.
