Executive Compensation Strategy Leader (Public Companies)

Taj Staffing; Irvine (CA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

A staffing firm is seeking a Senior Executive Compensation Consultant to oversee executive compensation strategy and governance within a large publicly traded organization. The ideal candidate must have over 10 years of experience, with at least 7 years in public companies. Responsibilities include managing compensation frameworks, preparing presentations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires strong analytical skills, expertise in Excel modeling, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in compensation-related roles.
• 7+ years of executive compensation experience in public companies.
• Strong knowledge of executive compensation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance frameworks for executive compensation programs.
• Manage annual executive compensation calendar and filings.
• Prepare executive compensation presentations and maintain tracking systems.

Skills

Public company executive compensation

Analytical skills

Excel modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Executive Compensation Consultant

About the job Senior Executive Compensation Consultant

We areseeking an experienced Senior Executive Compensation Consultant to support executive compensation strategy and governance within a large publicly traded organization. This role is critical in ensuring executive compensation programs are well-structured, compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned with the company's overall business strategy.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in public company executive compensation, strong analytical and modeling skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership, legal teams, and external advisors.

Location: Irvine, CA (preferred), Santa Clara, CA, or Toronto, ON
Relocation Assistance: Available

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the governance framework and operational structure for executive compensation programs.

Manage and coordinate the annual executive compensation calendar, including Compensation Committee preparation and regulatory filing timelines.

Prepare executive compensation presentations and maintain tracking systems for key decisions and deliverables.

Partner with Legal, Finance, HR leadership, and external compensation advisors on executive compensation initiatives.

Support shareholder engagement preparation related to executive compensation matters.

Develop structured decision frameworks, templates, and documentation standards for compensation governance.

Maintain detailed records of approvals, decisions, and action items to support compliance and audit readiness.

Build and maintain Excel-based financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate executive pay structures and incentive programs.

Manage equity compensation guidelines and budget parameters aligned with organizational objectives.

Support public company disclosures and regulatory filings, including proxy statements, CD&A, 10-K, and 8-K.

Monitor regulatory and market developments impacting executive compensation and prepare recommendations accordingly.

Ensure executive compensation processes are scalable, well-documented, and operationally efficient.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in compensation-related roles.

Minimum 7 years of executive compensation experience within a public company environment.

Experience supporting Compensation Committee governance and planning processes.

Strong knowledge of executive compensation regulations, disclosures, and reporting cycles.

Experience participating in shareholder engagement or shareholder meeting preparation.

Advanced Excel modeling, financial analysis, and scenario planning skills.

Ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives and maintain organized governance processes.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience interacting with senior executives and leadership teams.

High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Preferred Background

Experience working within a Fortune 100 or other large publicly traded organization, or

Experience with a compensation consulting firm advising public companies.

Core Skills

Executive Compensation Governance

Advanced Excel Modeling & Financial Analysis

Public Company Disclosures & Regulatory Reporting