Executive Compensation Manager

Role Responsibilities

We are seeking an experiencedExecutive Compensation Managerto join our Global Total Rewards team. This individual contributor role will play a key part in the design, analysis, and administration of executive and director compensation programs for a large, publicly traded company with a global workforce. The role will provide critical support for executive pay decisions, proxy disclosures, and Compensation Committee materials, ensuring our programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business strategy. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, collaborative, technically proficient professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Executive & Director Compensation Design

• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing management of executive and director compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentive plans, and long-term incentive plans (RSUs, PSUs, stock options).

• Conduct market benchmarking using survey data and peer group analyses to inform pay recommendations.

• Partner with senior HR leaders to evaluate and recommend changes in plan design, performance metrics, and award guidelines.

Governance & Disclosure

• Prepare and review materials for Compensation Committee meetings, including detailed analyses, models, and executive pay summaries.

• Partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll and external vendors to develop proxy CD&A content, SEC filings (DEF 14A, 10-K, 8-K), and other disclosures.

• Monitor shareholder advisory firm guidelines (ISS, Glass Lewis) and institutional investor perspectives to anticipate potential concerns.

• Support Say-on-Pay readiness, including pay-for-performance analyses and shareholder engagement materials.

Analysis & Modeling

• Build financial and scenario models to evaluate equity usage, burn rates, dilution, and cost of plan design alternatives.

• Conduct pay-for-performance alignment studies comparing compensation outcomes with company results and peer practices.

• Provide data-driven insights on global trends and regulatory developments in executive pay.

Program Administration

• Provide job offer support and recommendations to senior leaders and HR partners.

• Support accurate administration of executive equity grants and performance plans in partnership with Payroll, Tax, and external vendors.

• Support compliance with global reporting, taxation, and accounting requirements related to equity and executive compensation.

• Maintain data integrity for executive compensation reporting and analytics.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).

• 6+ years of progressive compensation experience, with at least 3-4 years in executive compensation within a public company environment.

• Strong understanding of executive compensation design, disclosure, and governance, including SEC regulations, proxy requirements, and institutional investor perspectives.

• Proven experience preparing materials for Compensation Committees and working with senior executives.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working with senior leadership and employees globally.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Shift

HYBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life
insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States specific benefits include:

• Paid Time off

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Global Adoption Assistance

• 4% Western Union Contribution to 401K

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Salary

The annual base salary range is $110,000 to $150,000 USD per year. Total on-target compensation includes a base salary and short-term and long-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates' qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Other Details

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting on the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

Estimated Job Posting End Date:

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.