Executive Compensation Architect

Copeland; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Copeland is seeking an Executive Compensation Specialist to shape and optimize our total rewards programs, including annual and long-term incentive design and administration. You’ll prepare materials for the Compensation Committee and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders, reporting to the Director of Global Compensation.

Responsibilities include market benchmarking, compliance with SEC/IRS rules, and developing compelling communication materials to attract, retain, and motivate top

Qualifications

• Prior experience with executive compensation in a publicly traded company or reward consulting.
• Hands-on experience with equity programs.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills to interpret market data.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Attention to detail with strong documentation discipline.
• Ability to produce quality results in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, evolution, and governance of executive compensation programs.
• Conduct market research on industry trends and compensation strategies.
• Manage administration of annual incentive and multiple equity programs.
• Benchmark programs against peers and provide actionable insights.
• Create materials for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee.
• Develop clear communication strategies for executive compensation programs.
• Ensure compliance with SEC/IRS rules and governance requirements.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for compensation decisions.
• Contribute to public disclosures when relevant.

Skills

Executive compensation

Equity programs

Analytical skills

Communication

Documentation discipline

Matrixed environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

Master’s degree preferred

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation is a plus

Tools

Workday HCM

Job description

Copeland is seeking an Executive Compensation Specialist to shape and optimize our total rewards programs, including annual and long-term incentive design and administration. You’ll prepare materials for the Compensation Committee and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders, reporting to the Director of Global Compensation.

Responsibilities include market benchmarking, compliance with SEC/IRS rules, and developing compelling communication materials to attract, retain, and motivate top