Executive Compensation Manager

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. seeks an Executive Compensation Manager to lead compensation programs, analyze data, and provide insights for senior leadership.

You will develop pay structures, equity, and incentive plans in alignment with strategic goals while ensuring governance and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and senior executives to benchmark industry practices and deliver transparent, accurate disclosures.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of executive compensation practices and data analysis.
• CECP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong Excel/Power BI capabilities for dashboards and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive compensation programs and initiatives with cross-functional partners.
• Serve as program lead for annual cycles, benchmarking, and governance deliverables.
• Analyze compensation data and produce executive-level reports and insights.
• Design, implement, and evaluate incentive plans, base pay, and equity programs.
• Provide SME guidance on executive comp matters for projects and leadership.
• Conduct market benchmarking and assess competitiveness and program effectiveness.
• Prepare materials, disclosures, and documentation for regulatory and governance standards.
• Support policy development and governance framework documentation.
• Identify process improvements and enhance reporting across programs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience

Tools

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Dashboarding

Job description

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we need:

The Executive Compensation Manager is a leading performer who manages and analyzes executive compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company’s strategic goals. This role involves analyzing, developing, executing compensation strategies, conducting market research, and providing recommendations on pay structures and incentives.

What you’ll do:

• Lead executive compensation programs and initiatives, partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, People Systems, and senior leadership to ensure alignment with business strategy and governance requirements.
• Serve as program lead for executive compensation processes, including annual cycles, incentive design, benchmarking activities, and governance deliverables.
• Analyze complex executive compensation data and develop executive-level reports, dashboards, and insights to support leadership decision-making.
• Manage the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of incentive plans and executive compensation structures, including base pay, incentives, and equity programs.
• Provide subject matter expertise on executive compensation matters for cross-functional projects and internal initiatives, representing the compensation function with senior stakeholders.
• Partner with internal and external resources to conduct executive market benchmarking and assess competitiveness, equity, and program effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver executive compensation analyses, recommendations, and program insights to senior leadership and the Compensation Committee.
• Oversee preparation of executive compensation materials, disclosures, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with regulatory and governance standards.
• Support the development, documentation, and application of executive compensation policies, guidelines, and governance frameworks.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and enhanced reporting across executive compensation programs and activities.
• Collaborate with compensation leadership to support education, communication, and understanding of executive compensation programs and outcomes.
• Ensure executive compensation programs comply with regulatory requirements, including SEC disclosure rules and tax regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in compensation-related legislation and regulations.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 6-8 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Advanced knowledge of executive compensation practices (job analysis, documentation, evaluation, equity review, market pricing, merit, etc.)
• Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP) or equivalent preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, Power BI, dashboarding preferred.

What you’re good at:

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Recognized cross-functionally as an expert within one or two subject matter areas.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

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Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.