Director, Executive Compensation & Rewards Strategy

Herman Miller; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll in Michigan seeks a Program Director, Executive & Variable Rewards to lead the design, governance, and administration of executive compensation and bonus programs. The role advises executive leadership, HR, Finance, Legal, and the Compensation Committee to align pay with strategy and regulatory requirements.

As the enterprise leader for executive compensation, you will manage programs, budgets, and governance, while building team capabilities and ensuring effective governance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, economics, accounting, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive compensation experience.
• 7+ years of executive compensation experience.
• Experience supporting Compensation Committees and Boards of Directors.
• Experience in a publicly traded company environment preferred.
• Prior leadership experience managing professionals, consultants, or complex cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise executive compensation function, including strategy execution, program administration, governance, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop short- and mid-term operational plans that support the overall Total Rewards and Human Resources strategy.
• Establish standards, processes, and governance frameworks for executive compensation programs.
• Manage executive compensation resources, budgets, consulting relationships, and priorities.
• Direct the preparation and delivery of Compensation Committee and Board compensation materials.
• Develop executive compensation recommendations and alternatives for Compensation Committee review.
• Partner with Total Rewards and HR leaders, senior leaders and external advisors on executive pay strategy and governance matters.
• Ensure effective execution of Board-approved executive compensation programs.
• Lead design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of: Executive base salary programs; Annual and long-term incentive plans; Equity program design and implementation; Executive retention programs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend enhancements to improve business outcomes and market competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, disclosure, and governance requirements.
• Lead preparation and support of executive compensation disclosures, including proxy statement and CD&A activities.
• Establish controls and governance processes that mitigate compensation-related risk.
• Monitor emerging executive compensation trends and regulatory changes and implement appropriate responses.
• Provide executive compensation consultation to executive leadership, HR leadership, Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, and Talent Acquisition.
• Consult with Sales Incentive Administration teams on governance and design of programs.
• Support executive talent decisions including recruitment, retention, succession planning, organizational changes, and executive transitions.
• Enhance understanding of Executive and Variable Reward programs through effective communication.
• Lead compensation analyses related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop executive compensation associates and/or external consulting resources.
• Provide direction, priority setting, and performance management for team members.
• Build organizational capability and succession plans within the executive compensation function.
• Foster collaboration across Human Resources and business leadership teams.

Skills

Executive compensation leadership

Governance

Strategic advisory

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Job description

MillerKnoll in Michigan seeks a Program Director, Executive & Variable Rewards to lead the design, governance, and administration of executive compensation and bonus programs. The role advises executive leadership, HR, Finance, Legal, and the Compensation Committee to align pay with strategy and regulatory requirements.

As the enterprise leader for executive compensation, you will manage programs, budgets, and governance, while building team capabilities and ensuring effective governance and