Director, Compensation and Benefits - Executive Compensation

Alvarez & Marsal; City of Rochester (NY); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 175.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm seeking a Director in Compensation and Benefits to lead executive compensation engagements for diverse clients. You will design, implement, and monitor compensation programs, conduct market benchmarking and financial analyses, and deliver clear recommendations while supervising staff.

You will collaborate across capabilities, manage complex projects, and help clients navigate tax, accounting, and regulatory implications.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced Degree preferred (JD, LL.M. in Taxation, and/or World at Work Certified)
• 7+ years of related work experience
• Strong knowledge of executive compensation and statistical analysis, incentive plan design and pay structure analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information to clients
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Aufgaben

• Assist clients with design, implementation, communication, and monitoring of their compensation philosophy and strategy
• Provide base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, and fringe benefit plans guidance
• Benchmark, design, and implement annual and long-term incentive plans
• Conduct analyses and modeling of compensation data and tax calculations
• Lead client engagements and manage staff on projects
• Contribute to client satisfaction with timely responses and quality work
• Review calculations and work products for accuracy and reasonableness
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and guidance

Kenntnisse

Executive compensation knowledge

Statistical analysis

Incentive plan design

Pay structure analysis

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced Degree preferred (JD, LL.M. in Taxation)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Director, Compensation and Benefits - Executive Compensation

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M’s Compensation & Benefits practice is currently seeking a Director with key expertise in the area of Executive Compensation. The ideal candidate will work with our team of professionals to advise companies of all sizes on various compensation and benefits matters.When you join us you will gain unique experiences and valuable knowledge working across capabilities, sectors, and geographies, and have the opportunity to take control of your career progression.

How will you contribute

As a Director, you will assist clients with the design, implementation, communication, and monitoring of their compensation philosophy and strategy. The types of programs we consult on include base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, executive-level retirement, deferred compensation, and fringe benefit plans.

Responsibilities:

• Complete complex compensation and benefits projects
• Provide compensation, tax, accounting, and business advice in regards to complex transactions
• Provide competitive market data, quantitative/qualitative analyses
• Have proficiency in the taxation of executive compensation and knowledge of Code sections 83, 162(m), 280G, and 409A
• Participate in multiple executive compensation engagements for a diverse client base, both in and out of the transaction setting
• Contribute to client satisfaction by providing timely and effective responses to client needs and concerns
• Participate in client meetings and work within a team environment to deliver fully integrated compensation and benefit services to clients
• Conduct proxy statement studies and analyses of other publicly available data sources
• Benchmark, design, and implement annual incentive plans and long-term incentive plans
• Conduct statistical analyses of compensation data
• Model financial impact of compensation plans
• Conduct performance metrics studies
• Monitor executive and other compensation trends
• Participate in broader projects including performance management, employee benefits, retirement, healthcare, performance optimization, cash/non-cash reward and recognition
• Participate in marketing initiatives including support on developing compensation work and methodology approaches, writing and supporting proposals and conducting surveys
• With this position, you will further your analytical and communication skills while adding value for our clients by helping solve their complex problems
• Lead client engagements on a day-to-day basis and manage staff members on various projects, including:
  • Benchmark compensation and develop reports to support the compensation recommendations
  • Design annual and long-term incentive awards while considering the tax, accounting, and other regulatory ramifications
  • Prepare tax calculations and various analyses/models to help clients make better informed compensation decisions and comply with the applicable rules and regulations
  • Review/draft technical memorandums and letters related to compensation & benefits issues
  • Review the calculations and work product of peers for accuracy and reasonableness, serving as a thorough reviewer of data and results (most of the work product reviewed will be in Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, judicial precedent and other guidance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Advanced Degree preferred (i.e., JD, LL.M. in Taxation, and/or World at Work Certified)
• 7+ years of related work experience
• Strong knowledge of executive compensation and statistical analysis, incentive plan design and analysis, and pay structure analysis and design
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information, including presenting complex topics in easily understood terms to clients
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to simultaneously work on and manage several projects and effectively manage deadlines
• High motivation to learn and grow
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Your journey at A&M

At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Clickherefor more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

Thesalaryrange is $130,000- $175,000annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.