Senior Analyst, Executive Compensation

Newell Brands - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Executive Compensation Specialist at Newell Brands plays a crucial role in supporting the implementation and administration of executive compensation programs. This position is responsible for ensuring that compensation practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the organizational goals and regulatory requirements. The role involves a variety of tasks including data analysis, reporting, plan administration, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve the strategic objectives of the executive compensation department. In terms of policy and compliance, the specialist will assist in ensuring that executive compensation programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including SEC regulations and IRS rules. This includes maintaining compensation policies and procedures to ensure consistency and fairness, as well as preparing and reviewing compensation disclosures for proxy statements and other regulatory filings. Data analysis and reporting are key components of this role. The specialist will conduct market research and benchmarking to analyze trends, ensuring that executive compensation practices remain competitive and compliant with relevant regulations. This includes analyzing compensation data, preparing reports on compensation trends, and conducting cost analyses to support decision-making. The specialist will also monitor and assess the effectiveness of compensation programs, recommending adjustments as necessary. Communication and collaboration are essential, as the specialist will work closely with the HR, Finance, and Legal departments, as well as external consultants, to implement and administer compensation plans. This includes overseeing the communication of incentive programs to key stakeholders and educating executives and HR teams about the impact of compensation programs on performance and business outcomes. Finally, the specialist will oversee the administration of executive compensation plans, managing relationships with compensation consultants and brokers, and administering the long-term incentive plan, ensuring timely payments and accurate tracking of performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring that executive compensation programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including SEC regulations and IRS rules.
• Maintain compensation policies and procedures to ensure consistency and fairness.
• Prepare and review compensation disclosures for proxy statements and other regulatory filings.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to analyze trends in executive compensation practices.
• Analyze compensation data and prepare reports on compensation trends, plan effectiveness, and budget impacts.
• Conduct cost analyses and model compensation scenarios to support decision-making.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of compensation programs and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Work with HR, Finance, Legal departments, and external consultants to implement and administer compensation plans.
• Oversee the ongoing communication of incentive programs to key stakeholders, including employees.
• Educate executives and HR teams about compensation programs and their impact on performance and business outcomes.
• Contribute to special projects and initiatives related to executive compensation and broader HR objectives.
• Collaborate with team members on cross-functional projects to enhance compensation programs and processes.
• Oversee the administration of executive compensation plans, including tracking performance metrics and ensuring timely payments.
• Manage relationships with compensation consultants, brokers, and other external partners.
• Administer the long-term incentive plan, including updating the system to reflect the issuance of new awards and vesting existing awards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field; Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CCP) preferred.
• 5 years of experience in compensation management, with a focus on executive compensation.
• Strong knowledge of compensation practices, compensation design, and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in data analysis, financial modeling, and compensation software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience administering stock award programs.
• Prior experience administering non-qualified retirement programs.
• Experience working with executive compensation in a publicly traded company.
• Knowledge of industry trends and emerging practices in executive compensation.
• Advanced analytical skills and experience with compensation data analysis tools.