Executive Compensation Director

MillerKnoll; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking a Program Director, Executive & Variable Rewards to lead the design, governance, and administration of executive compensation programs. You will align pay practices with business objectives, shareholder interests, and regulatory requirements while advising senior leaders.

As the enterprise leader for executive compensation, you will oversee base salary, annual and long-term incentives, equity design, and retention programs; manage budgets, and develop team capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, 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, governance, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop short- and mid-term operational plans that support the Total Rewards and HR 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 programs, and retention initiatives.
• 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.

Skills

Executive compensation

Governance

Financial acumen

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

MillerKnoll is seeking a Program Director, Executive & Variable Rewards to lead the design, governance, and administration of executive compensation programs. You will align pay practices with business objectives, shareholder interests, and regulatory requirements while advising senior leaders.

As the enterprise leader for executive compensation, you will oversee base salary, annual and long-term incentives, equity design, and retention programs; manage budgets, and develop team capabilities.