Executive Compensation Manager

Lear Corporation•Southfield, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you. We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you. Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies. Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win. Are you ready for a better career? A better future? We're Lear For You. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION MANAGER SOUTHFIELD, MI – WORLD HQ - IN-PERSON As a member of the compensation team, the Executive Compensation Manager is responsible for supporting the design, administration, and analysis of executive compensation programs while also supporting the global compensation team on special projects. This role ensures accurate execution of annual and long-term incentive plans, equity programs, and related governance processes while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and supports the Total Rewards leadership through precise execution, data management, and process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
2+ years in executive compensation or similar or related experience preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
High attention to detail and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of compensation-related laws and regulations.
Experience with proxy disclosure and executive pay governance.
Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Responsibilities

Administer executive compensation programs, including annual bonus and long-term incentive plans.
Coordinate grant processing, vesting schedules, and payouts in alignment with plan documents.
Maintain accurate records in HRIS and equity management systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, Fidelity).
Conduct market benchmarking for executive roles.
Prepare materials for Compensation Committee meetings as needed, including proxy compensation disclosure and CD&A support.
Ensure adherence to SEC, IRS, and corporate governance requirements.
Support internal audits and maintain documentation for compliance purposes.
Partner with the Total Rewards and HR teams on compensation initiatives and special projects (e.g., Pay Equity, Total Rewards Statements).
Serve as a liaison with external vendors for equity administration and survey participation.
Project manage all purchasing requests as related to the role (new vendors, renewals, billing, contracts) and partner with IT and Non-Prod Procurement teams for software and internal approvals.
Partner with Accounting, Payroll, and Internal Audit teams to ensure records are fully audited and documented.
Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements in compensation administration.
Update policies and procedures annually in coordination with cross-functional teams.
Implementation of all lessons learned after annual processes to drive continuous improvement and efficiency in the role.