Executive Compensation Manager — Strategy & Client Delivery

Zayla, a Gallagher Company; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zayla Partners, a Gallagher Company, is seeking an Executive Compensation Manager to own the strategy and day-to-day operations for executive compensation consulting projects. You will mentor staff and contribute to client service quality and engagement outcomes.

The role emphasizes leading client relationships, designing pay programs, and delivering high-quality analyses and board-ready presentations for top executives. Hybrid work in Denver or Houston is offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or related experience.
• Master’s degree or CCP/CECP certifications preferred.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills; financial modeling experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Be a key client liaison, supporting relationships and participating in client meetings and board presentations.
• Support lead consultants through managing multiple executive compensation projects from kickoff to final delivery.
• Build and refine client executive pay programs across base salary, annual incentives, and long-term incentives.
• Lead market pricing and peer benchmarking using executive compensation surveys and data sources.
• Develop and implement tools, templates, processes and methodologies to enhance productivity and client experience.

Skills

Client liaison

Project management

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business field

Master’s or CCP/CECP preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Zayla Partners, a Gallagher Company, is seeking an Executive Compensation Manager to own the strategy and day-to-day operations for executive compensation consulting projects. You will mentor staff and contribute to client service quality and engagement outcomes.

The role emphasizes leading client relationships, designing pay programs, and delivering high-quality analyses and board-ready presentations for top executives. Hybrid work in Denver or Houston is offered.