Executive and Equity Compensation Manager

Meta; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced compensation manager to build and implement strategic equity and executive compensation solutions. You will drive high-impact initiatives with autonomy, serving as a strategic advisor to cross-functional teams across the organization.

You will lead complex grant cycles, provide data-driven insights, and influence senior leadership on compensation decisions. The role demands execution-minded, credible collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive experience in compensation, finance, analytics, or consulting, with executive compensation exposure.
• Experience managing equity compensation vehicles (RSUs and stock options).
• Strong data storytelling and ability to present complex data clearly.
• Experience influencing leaders and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement market leading equity compensation strategies tailored for a hyper-competitive AI-driven talent market.
• Deliver Meta’s annual equity and executive compensation cycles using real-time data and insights.
• Lead design and governance of executive compensation structures for base pay and equity.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to keep programs at industry best practices.
• Synthesize complex compensation metrics and market trends into visualizations for senior leadership.
• Produce executive-level strategy materials for quarterly Compensation, Nominating, and Governance Committee meetings.

Skills

Equity compensation

Executive compensation experience

Data storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

AI/analytics experience

Strategic advisory

Education

BA/BS in Economics, Business Administration or similar

Job description

Meta is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, curious compensation manager who will build and implement strategic, competitive, and data-driven equity and executive compensation solutions. In this role, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and influence, driving the strategic direction for complex, high-impact initiatives while serving as a strategic advisor to cross-functional teams. Successful candidates will be execution-minded professionals who can think strategically, adapt quickly, and earn credibility and trust across all levels of the organization. You will demonstrate strategic agility - pivoting seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution - and can successfully execute in a high-velocity, deadline-driven environment where accountability and precision are paramount.

Executive and Equity Compensation Manager Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement market leading equity compensation strategies tailored for a hyper-competitive, AI-driven talent market.
• Deliver Meta’s annual equity and executive compensation cycles, using real-time data and insights to identify opportunities and guide strategy and implementation.
• Lead the design and governance of Meta’s executive compensation structures for base pay and ongoing equity, ensuring rates continue to attract and retain industry leading talent and reflect evolving market conditions.
• Conduct and review market research and benchmarking studies to ensure Meta’s executive and equity compensation programs remain at the forefront of industry best practices.
• Synthesize complex compensation metrics and global market trends into high-impact visualizations and narratives that drive alignment and streamline decision-making for senior leadership.
• Produce executive-level strategy materials (problem statements, options, analysis, recommendations), including materials for quarterly meetings with the Compensation, Nominating, and Governance Committee.
• Maintain a high level of operational excellence by personally leading the execution of complex grant cycles, ensuring exceptional accuracy in high-stakes executive deliverables.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on executive and equity decisions across hiring, retention, promotions, and reorgs.
• Create scalable decision frameworks for trade-offs.
• Manage frequent, time-sensitive escalations and drive alignment with cross-functional stakeholders across Meta’s business, the People Team, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional teams.
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled solutions that improve data quality, automate manual work, and accelerate decision-making across executive/equity comp.
• Evolve governance, tooling, and operating rhythms to enable faster, higher-confidence compensation decisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Economics, Business Administration or similar field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, finance, analytics, or consulting, with some direct experience in Executive Compensation.
• Direct experience managing and implementing various equity compensation vehicles, including RSUs and stock options.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with model building, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
• Mastery in data storytelling, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, high-impact narratives.
• Experience influencing and partnering with leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Effective communication, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience leveraging AI or advanced analytics tools to drive business outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Executive compensation consulting experience.
• Tech industry experience.
• Experience evaluating, implementing, or building AI-supported solutions for HR or compensation processes.

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$230,000/year to $293,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.