Sr Executive Compensation Consultant

HR Recruiting Services•Irvine, CA

13d

About The Position

The Senior Executive Compensation Consultant plays a pivotal strategic role in shaping and sustaining the executive compensation framework within a public-company setting. This position is responsible for establishing governance structures, driving disciplined planning cycles, and ensuring regulatory readiness across key compensation processes. By designing robust models, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, and maintaining compliance with disclosure requirements, the Consultant enables informed, defensible, and forward-looking executive pay decisions. The role ensures that compensation practices are transparent, scalable, and aligned with corporate strategy, supporting long-term governance excellence and stakeholder confidence.

Requirements

10+ years of total compensation experience, with 7+ years specifically in executive compensation within a public-company environment.
Deep understanding of executive compensation governance, regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC, NYSE/NASDAQ), and annual reporting cycles.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with C-suite executives and board committees in fast-paced, high-growth settings.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex modeling, scenario analysis, and data validation techniques.
Demonstrated skill in organizing and delivering structured, data-driven insights across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Exceptional judgment, discretion, and attention to detail when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

Own and manage the annual executive compensation operating model, including planning cadence for Compensation Committee meetings and key regulatory filing milestones.
Develop high-quality presentation materials, tracking tools, and deliverables in coordination with internal teams and external consultants.
Lead the preparation of materials for shareholder engagement initiatives, focusing on executive compensation topics and governance narratives.
Design and maintain standardized decision frameworks, templates, and documentation to ensure consistency, defensibility, and audit readiness.
Track and manage key decisions, action items, and approvals to ensure governance continuity and accountability.
Build and maintain dynamic Excel-based models to support pay decisions, scenario planning, and equity budgeting.
Establish and oversee equity guidelines and compensation budget parameters aligned with business strategy and governance standards.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and external advisors to ensure accuracy and compliance in public filings (e.g., proxy statements, CD&A, 10-K, 8-K).
Proactively monitor evolving regulatory, governance, and disclosure requirements and prepare timely responses and analyses.
Ensure all compensation processes are well-documented, repeatable, and scalable to support organizational growth.