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Papco

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The Director will lead the execution of executive pay strategies, annual compensation planning, incentive design, market benchmarking, proxy disclosures, and regulatory compliance in a public company ...

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Reporting to the VP of Total Rewards, the Director of Executive Compensation will lead how we design, govern, and deliver compensation for Unity's top leadership. This role goes far beyond running ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for director executive compensation in the United States is $111,031.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $140,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Executive Compensation vs Compensation Manager?

AspectDirector Executive CompensationCompensation Manager
CredentialsBachelor's degree, often advanced certifications like CCP or CECPBachelor's degree, some certifications like CCP beneficial
Work EnvironmentStrategic, executive-level focus, often in corporate headquartersOperational, supporting compensation programs, often in HR departments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, finance, and consulting firmsCommon in mid-sized to large companies across industries

The main difference is that the Director Executive Compensation focuses on developing and overseeing executive pay strategies, while the Compensation Manager handles broader compensation programs for various employee levels. The Director role is more strategic and senior, often working directly with top executives, whereas the Compensation Manager supports implementation and administration of compensation policies.

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Director, Executive Compensation

Denver, CO • On-site

Liberty Global
Telecommunications • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

We're looking for a Director, Executive Compensation in our Denver, Colorado office.
Opening Date: 21/05/2026
End Date: 12/06/2026
The Director, Executive Compensation will play a critical leadership role in the design, governance, and execution of executive compensation programs. This role partners closely with Chief People Officer, VP Exec Comp, senior executives key stakeholders to develop innovative, performance-aligned compensation frameworks that support business strategy, shareholder outcomes, and strong governance.
The role requires a rare combination of deep analytical rigor, strong financial acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive discussions at the most senior levels of the organization.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1.Executive Compensation Strategy & Design
  • Lead the design, development, and ongoing evolution of executive incentive plans, including annual bonus, long-term incentive, and retention programs
  • Experience doing this both for public and privately held companies is a plus
  • Experience doing this for both US and internationally is a plus
  • Develop creative, forward-thinking compensation solutions that align executive pay with business strategy, performance outcomes, and shareholder expectations
  • Apply a pragmatic, problem-solving mindset to complex compensation challenges, balancing market practice, internal equity, and governance considerations

2.Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Experience leading and executing Executive Compensation workstreams through M&A and other corporate transactions, including:
  • Design and execute equity adjustments related to capital transactions (e.g., IPO stock splits, dividends, spin-offs, split-offs, JVs)
  • Exec Comp due diligence for all M&A
  • Peer Group design and Exec comp benchmarking
  • Experience designing startup/sign-on grants for founding Exec Teams
  • Developing executive terms and conditions that comply with local regulations and market expectations

3. Executive & Board Stakeholder Management
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives on all matters related to executive compensation.
  • Build strong relationships with executive leadership, Board committees (e.g., JV Remuneration Committees), Legal, Finance, HR, and external advisors.
  • Clearly articulate complex compensation topics in a concise, credible, and compelling manner to executive and Board audiences.

4. Governance & Risk Management
  • Ensure executive compensation programs comply with all relevant regulatory, governance, and shareholder requirements.
  • Partner with Legal and external advisors to support Remuneration/Compensation Committee processes, approvals, and disclosures.
  • Anticipate governance risks and proactively recommend solutions to mitigate them.

5. Analytics & Financial Acumen
  • Conduct highly detailed quantitative and qualitative analyses to support pay decisions, plan design, and performance assessments.
  • Demonstrate an acute understanding of company financials, incentive mechanics, and value creation levers.
  • Translate complex financial and modeling outputs into clear insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

6. Executive & Board Materials
  • Lead the development of high-quality executive and Board-level presentations, including Compensation Committee materials.
  • Ensure materials are strategically focused, analytically sound, and clearly tell the story behind recommendations

7. Program Management
  • Manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects with tight deadlines, ensuring high quality execution and alignment across functions.
  • Drive end-to-end delivery of executive compensation initiatives, from concept through approval and implementation.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
PREFERRED EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master or Bachelor of Accounting or other relevant field
  • CPA or equivalent
  • Approximately 9 to 15 years of experience working in accounting field in a dynamic multinational environment. Prefer experienced senior manager at a large public accounting firm or equivalent level of experience.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  • Extensive experience in executive compensation, ideally in a Director-level or equivalent leadership role.
  • Proven ability to design and implement executive incentive plans in a complex, highly governed environment.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior executives and Board members.
  • Strong stakeholder management capabilities, including comfort operating in high-visibility, high-pressure situations.
  • Extremely analytical, with advanced modeling skills and a deep understanding of financial metrics and incentive mechanics.
  • Demonstrated creativity and ability to think "outside the box" while maintaining strong governance discipline.
  • Experience developing executive- and Board-level presentations and materials.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Desirable
  • Highly credible, confident, and composed in executive settings
  • Strategic thinker with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset
  • Detail-oriented while able to see the broader strategic picture
  • Comfortable challenging ideas and constructively influencing outcomes

What's in it for you?
We offer a competitive salary, bonus & benefits
The base salary range is $175000 -$215,000 based on the level of experience
A few benefits our employees enjoy:
  • Comprehensive benefit plans (medical/dental/vision) starting on day 1
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 10% of base salary in the form of Company Stock (LBTYK series)
  • Discretionary Bonus Incentive (annually)
  • Discretionary Equity Grants (annually)
  • Paid time off
  • Access to a private café, fitness centre, and paid parking
  • Liberty Global participates in the E-Verify program

How to apply?
To express interest in this opportunity, please submit your application via the internal job portal.
Please note, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Who we are:
Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrow's Connections Today!
At Liberty Global, we connect people through cutting-edge technology. As a world leader in broadband, video, and mobile communications, we invest in fibre and 5G networks, providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections through leading brands, such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo, and Telenet. Our Ventures portfolio has strategic stakes in over 75 companies in content, tech, and infrastructure, including ITV, Formula E, AtlasEdge, and Egg. We prioritize diversity, equity, and sustainability, using technology for good. If you're entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges, join our high-performing team.
Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We're eager to hear from you, no matter your background.

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