Senior Director, Executive Compensation

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

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, 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
• High integrity, discretion, and judgment
• Proven leadership and talent development capabilities
• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and managing executive compensation programs, ensuring compliance with SEC and IRS regulations while aligning with company strategy and shareholder interests. Proven ability to prepare materials for Compensation Committees and Boards, coupled with strong analytical, financial modeling, and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Executive Compensation Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Modeling
• Compensation Committee Preparation
• Leadership Development

Hard Skills

• Executive Compensation
• Compensation Program Design
• Financial Analysis
• Data Benchmarking
• Job Evaluation
• Performance-Driven Compensation
• Risk Assessment
• Incentive Plan Management
• Budgeting
• Forecasting

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Strategic Mindset
• Integrity
• Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• MBA or Advanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

• SEC Compliance
• IRS Regulations
• Compensation Trends
• Governance Practices
• Shareholder Engagement