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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Compensation Administration

• Design and manage compensation programs (base, short-term incentive, and long-term/equity-based incentives) that support business strategies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead annual compensation processes including salary structure development, market benchmarking, merit increases, incentive payouts, and equity award planning.
• Provide strategic consultation to HR Business Partners and executives on job offers, promotions, organizational design, and total compensation strategy.
• Conduct and oversee market pricing and internal equity reviews; ensure compliance with pay transparency and pay equity regulations.
• Participate in and analyze results from compensation surveys to ensure competitive and equitable pay structures across all organizational levels.
• Monitor and interpret relevant regulatory developments (e.g., FLSA, SEC, IRS 409A) and recommend updates to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Maintain and administer the Company's equity compensation programs in coordination with Legal, Payroll, and third-party plan administrators.
• Prepare analyses and materials in support of executive compensation planning and board reporting, including compensation committee materials and CD&A/proxy data.
• Serve as subject matter expert for compensation functionality in HR systems and tools; partner with HRIS and vendors to optimize system capabilities and reporting.

Staff Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of compensation professionals.
• Establish clear goals and expectations aligned with departmental and enterprise objectives.
• Manage team workload by prioritizing tasks, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term initiatives, and adjusting focus as business needs evolve.
• Establish and maintain clear communication channels to ensure alignment on priorities, deadlines, and ownership of responsibilities across the team.
• Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and accountability through regular feedback, recognition, and performance conversations.
• Ensure team members receive appropriate training, resources, and support to effectively execute their responsibilities and stay current with compensation practices and tools.
• Conduct regular career development conversations and provide opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement within and beyond the department.
• Promote open communication to support a healthy and engaged team culture.
• Oversee external consultants and compensation vendors on specialized projects as needed, ensuring alignment with internal priorities and quality standards.

MINIMUM Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification/License

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or actively pursuing certification.

Experience

• 10 years of progressive experience in compensation, including base pay, incentive design, and market pricing.
• 3 years of direct team management or people leadership experience.
• Experience supporting executive compensation programs and administering equity plans (stock options, RSUs, PSUs) preferred.
• Experience preparing executive pay analyses for senior leadership and board review is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and consistently deliver high-quality work within deadlines
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles and regulatory frameworks (FLSA, SEC, 409A, Sarbanes-Oxley).
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of integrity and discretion.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build and manage complex compensation models and perform scenario analyses
• Ability to translate data into compelling narratives and recommendations for senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Proficiency in market pricing tools and compensation survey platforms (e.g., Radford, Mercer, WTW).
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across HR, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, providing coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback that supports growth and accountability.
• Strong delegation and prioritization skills to effectively manage resources and drive outcomes across multiple workstreams.
• Ability to establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans aligned with individual and departmental objectives.
• Skilled in navigating conflict and resolving team challenges with professionalism and empathy.
• Fosters a culture of collaboration and trust, enabling open communication and shared ownership of results.
• Models emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Work CONDITIONS

• Work indoors and or outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
• Comply with Corporate dress code policy

• Continuous periods of time sitting, frequently up to 6 hours
• May climb stairs to access buildings

• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

• Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arises