Executive Compensation Leader - Strategy & Governance

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior leader to design, implement, and oversee executive compensation programs in a manner that aligns with shareholder interests and corporate strategy. The role requires deep expertise in regulatory compliance and governance, with responsibility for board materials and CD&A disclosures.

The candidate will lead benchmarking, risk assessments, and cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Investor Relations, while developing a small team and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Extensive compensation experience with deep expertise in executive compensation
• Deep knowledge of executive compensation regulations, governance trends, and best practices
• Experience preparing materials for Compensation Committees and Boards of Directors
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strategic mindset balancing competitiveness, cost, risk, and shareholder alignment
• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage executive compensation programs
• Lead base salary, annual incentive, long-term incentive, and special award programs
• Ensure compensation programs are competitive, performance-driven, and aligned with shareholder interests and company strategy
• Advise on compensation trends, emerging practices, regulatory changes, and proxy advisor perspectives
• Develop and oversee executive compensation job evaluation, leveling, and approval processes
• Prepare materials and analyses for the Compensation Committee and Board of Directors
• Present executive compensation recommendations and governance updates
• Support annual CD&A and executive compensation disclosures for proxy and SEC filings
• Manage the Board compensation consultant relationship
• Ensure compliance with SEC, IRS, stock exchange, and other regulatory requirements
• Manage risk assessments, pay-for-performance reviews, and shareholder engagement materials
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Investor Relations on transparent disclosures
• Oversee equity grant cycles, incentive plans, and retention awards
• Lead competitive benchmarking using survey and peer group data
• Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and accounting implications
• Manage and develop a small team

Skills

Executive compensation management

Regulatory compliance

Financial modeling

Leadership development

Strategic mindset

Communication & presentation

Governance & board prep

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior leader to design, implement, and oversee executive compensation programs in a manner that aligns with shareholder interests and corporate strategy. The role requires deep expertise in regulatory compliance and governance, with responsibility for board materials and CD&A disclosures.

The candidate will lead benchmarking, risk assessments, and cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Investor Relations, while developing a small team and ensuring