Executive Compensation Manager

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company located in Georgia seeks an Executive Compensation Manager to manage and analyze executive compensation programs. You will lead initiatives, create insights, and ensure that pay structures align with company strategy and compliance standards. Ideal candidates will possess 6-8 years of relevant experience and advanced knowledge in executive compensation practices. This role demands strong communication, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Advanced knowledge of executive compensation practices.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive compensation programs and initiatives.
• Analyze complex executive compensation data.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Executive Compensation Manager

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.

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