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Sr Executive Compensation Consultant

My Headhunter LLC
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
Sr Executive Compensation ConsultantSan Jose, CA $150,000 – $225,000 Performance Bonus Equity Sign-on RelocationThe Opportunity: Your Team, Your ImpactAs the Senior Executive Compensation Consultant, you will serve as a strategic leader responsible for building and maintaining the governance, structure, and analytical foundation that supports executive compensation in a high-growth, public-company environment.You will own the operating model for executive compensation governance, enabling disciplined planning for Compensation Committee meetings, regulatory disclosures, and annual filings. This is a high-visibility role that demands a rare blend of technical financial modeling and the executive-facing "polish" required to drive cross-functional alignment.Key ResponsibilitiesGovernance & Operating ModelOwn the Annual Calendar: Lead the planning for the Compensation Committee and key filing milestones, ensuring all materials, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination are executed with precision.Structure & Rigor: Establish clear decision frameworks, templates, and documentation standards to ensure executive compensation decisions are consistent, defensible, and audit-ready.Strategic Coordination: Partner closely with Legal, Finance, and external advisors to manage public-company disclosures and filings, including the Proxy/CD&A, 10-K, and 8-K.Analysis & Equity StrategyAdvanced Modeling: Build and maintain complex Excel-based models to support executive pay decisions, scenario planning, and burn-rate analysis.Equity Oversight: Manage equity guidelines and budget parameters in direct alignment with company strategy and evolving governance standards.Shareholder Engagement: Support research and preparation for shareholder meetings, focusing on executive compensation topics and "Say on Pay" readiness.Process ExcellenceScalability: Ensure all processes are documented, repeatable, and scalable as the organization evolves.Proactive Compliance: Anticipate upcoming governance, disclosure, and regulatory requirements, proactively preparing necessary materials and analyses.What We Are Looking ForExperience: 10 years in Compensation, with 7 years specifically in Executive Compensation within a public-company environment.Background: Experience within a Fortune 100 publicly traded company or a premier compensation consulting firm is required.Technical Mastery: Expert-level Excel and analytical skills (modeling, scenario analysis, and data validation).Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior executives and bring structure to complex, cross-functional work.Discretion: High judgment and attention to detail when managing highly confidential information.Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.Benefits & PerksCompetitive base salary with significant variable upside (Performance Bonus Equity).Sign-on bonus and nationwide relocation assistance available.Opportunity to lead a "New Position" within a global technology powerhouse.

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