Company Description

The Director of Executive Compensation reports to the SVP, Global Compensation & Benefits and will partner with NielsenIQ’s HR leadership team to lead our executive compensation programs and prepare materials for the Compensation Committee review and approval. A successful candidate for this position should be able to balance competing priorities, have strong analytical and technical skills, and have collaborative, customer centric interpersonal skills to deliver thoughtful recommendations and solutions. A candidate for this role should be detail oriented to ensure accuracy, but also have the ability and business acumen to adjust presentations and recommendations to a level suitable for the targeted audience. 

Job Description

Responsibilities 

• Lead the planning and preparation of materials for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (4+ Annually) 

• Partner with Finance, Legal, external consultants and other stakeholders to develop materials and drive accurate and timely reviews. 

• Review, analyze and enhance existing executive compensation and benefit programs to ensure market competitiveness and business relevance.

• Manage administration of equity program and collaborate closely with the Legal and Finance teams to deliver a market competitive equity program, understanding and communicating the cost implications of any proposed program changes. 

• Lead global equity grant process partnering with internal and external Legal teams and equity plan administrator to ensure timely compliance, smooth execution and communication of plan.

• In partnership with the Global Compensation COE, conduct and/or participate in market research and compensation surveys to evaluate and report on Executive Compensation market trends and competitiveness. 

• Responsible for supporting job evaluations and compensation recommendations for all executives reviewed by the Compensation Committee as well as other select executives. 

• Oversight of US 401(k) Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan. Lead and facilitate Investment Committee meetings. 

•  Lead global recognition plan. Responsible for program design, vendor selection and management and on-going evaluation of program effectiveness.

Qualifications

Qualifications 

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in executive compensation, global company experience required 

• 7+ years of experience with broad-based compensation programs 

• Experience with private and public equity programs; ability to work independently with outside counsel and external consultants.

• Experience with M&A due diligence and integration of equity programs, preferably with both inside and outside US. 

• Strong consultation skills and the ability to seek out information and provide quality advice 

• Experience advising and presenting to the senior HR and business leadership teams, including CFO, CLO and CEO around Executive Compensation programs. 

• Ability to manage ambiguity and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment 

• Highly detail driven with emphasis on accuracy, coupled with an ability to see the broader picture 

• Expert in formatting and presenting compensation data, conclusions and proposals, to executives and Compensation Committees. 

• Strong mathematical, analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills 

• Experience with ERISA plan management and compliance, including annual 5500 audits and filings 

• Expert Excel and PowerPoint skills needed. Prior experience with SAP and SuccessFactors is a plus 

• Must have a can-do attitude, the ability to prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks under accelerated deadlines 

• Knowledgeable on legislation affecting pay programs. Experience with ERISA plans and compliance audits. 

• Maintains awareness of economic and pay practice trends within industry. 

• Self-starter and able to work well and communicate effectively in a team environment.

• Strong management skills and ability to effectively lead and develop small team of compensation professionals. 

• Remote role. Must have the legal right to work in the United States 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.