VP, Global Compensation & Incentive Strategy

Stagwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401k

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Stagwell is seeking a highly strategic Vice President, Global Compensation Strategy & Incentive Design to architect and manage compensation programs across a global organization. You will partner with senior leaders to design incentives aligning with business strategy and growth.

You will lead executive and broad-based compensation design, ensure internal equity, and maintain governance with Finance, Legal, and HR in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in compensation design, including incentive plans and executive compensation.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles related to compensation and equity programs.
• Proven ability to operate in a complex, global, matrixed organization.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Knowledge of global compensation practices and regulatory considerations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement short-term and long-term incentive plans (cash, equity, hybrid) aligned to company performance and strategic priorities.
• Partner with the President and senior leadership to ensure compensation programs drive measurable business outcomes.
• Develop tailored compensation structures across different business units, geographies, and roles within a complex organization.
• Support design and governance of executive compensation programs, including annual incentives and long-term equity plans.
• Lead compensation frameworks for revenue-generating and performance-based roles.
• Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness across all compensation programs.
• Apply strong understanding of compensation-related accounting principles (e.g., accruals, equity accounting, expense recognition).
• Partner closely with Finance to ensure compensation plans are financially sound and properly accounted for.
• Work with Legal and HR to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and governance standards.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, HR, and business leaders to design and implement compensation programs.
• Operate effectively across a matrixed global organization, balancing central strategy with local market needs.
• Provide guidance and support to HR and leadership teams on compensation-related decisions.
• Build and maintain financial models to assess cost, impact, and ROI of compensation programs.
• Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to inform compensation strategy.
• Establish strong governance, documentation, and audit readiness across all programs.

Skills

Compensation design

Executive compensation

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Stagwell is seeking a highly strategic Vice President, Global Compensation Strategy & Incentive Design to architect and manage compensation programs across a global organization. You will partner with senior leaders to design incentives aligning with business strategy and growth.

You will lead executive and broad-based compensation design, ensure internal equity, and maintain governance with Finance, Legal, and HR in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.