Western Union Hiring for Director, Executive Compensation at Denver, CO  Full Time

Director, Executive Compensation – Denver, Colorado

Do you have impeccable analytical skills, an eye for detail, and strong business acumen? Are you ready for your next career at a company that envisions a culture of global unity and boundless connection? Join Western Union as a Director, Executive Compensation!

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This individual will provide global stock plan design, administration, analysis, evaluation of best practices, and monitoring the development of applicable laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop a robust and comprehensive executive rewards strategy/philosophy and plans that aligns with business objectives and attracts top talent – Anticipate future trends and implications for the executive rewards program/Provide ongoing evaluation of incentive programs to ensure alignment with strategy
• Annual global incentive plan design
• Provide global equity plan design, administration, analysis, evaluation of best practices, and monitoring the development of applicable laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Regularly reviews plan participation, usage, and modeling of performance unit scenarios
• Competitive analyses across the broad spectrum of executive compensation programs and practices
• Partner with Legal, Finance and Tax to ensure on-going compliance with internal and external reporting
• Partner internally to develop reporting systems and internal review processes and audits
• Manage vendor relationships
• Closely partner with those managing the day-to-day administration of stock plans; including the processing of dividend equivalents.
• Develop employee communication and education programs
• Partner on compliance, accounting, and tax issues for all locations globally
• Prepare materials for presentation to the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors
• Provide input for preparation of the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section of the annual proxy filing
• Provide support in the preparation of executive compensation analysis and reporting
• Design and administration of pay programs, pay structures, market intelligence, research, and pay administration for the global Senior Vice President and above population
• Work with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all governmental regulations related to executive rewards programs/ Interfaces with Legal, Accounting, Tax, Audit, and others regarding compensation programs to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Role Requirements

• The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skill, ability or other characteristic:
• Previous experience in consulting and executive compensation, including responsibility for preparing materials for the Compensation Committee of the Board
• 10+ years professional work experience in Human Resources and/or Finance; preferably in a global environment
• 7+ years of stock plan administration including compliance with applicable GAAP, FAS123R, SEC, IRC, and DOL regulations
• 8+ years of progressive Executive Compensation experience; including preparing materials and presenting
• 5+ years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
• Strong hands-on experience in design and administration of long-term incentive programs
• Thorough understanding of stock plan design and grant practice implications for countries around the globe
• Superior data analysis skills and demonstrated ability to draw meaningful conclusions and action plan on the basis of quantitative data, employee survey data, competitive data and anecdotal observations
• Demonstrated ability to design programs that are effective in motivating results and optimizing performance
• High degree of emotional intelligence, flexibility, self-motivation and strong analytical skills
• Stellar oral and written communication skills with the ability to create and deliver presentation material
• Committee meetings, proxy reporting, external trends analysis and regulatory disclosure and compliance. In addition, this position will collaborate with Rewards COE team members and senior HR leaders in support of global compensation projects as applicable to executive compensation.
• Expertise in Executive Compensation is expected, but the individual must engage with stakeholders in a customer back manner. Leadership and ability to engage, influence, inspire and execute is what will drive success in the role.
• The ideal individual will bring the experience of having worked in a global company, with significant experience managing global equity programs, preparing board materials and interacting with executive leadership up to and including the CEO. Additionally, demonstrated success in collaborating across boundaries within and outside of HR is critical.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere.Join us for what‘s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company -transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at

Salary

The base salary range is $130,477-197,600 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus long-term and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies

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 location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States – Specific Benefits Include

• Family First Program
• Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting 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.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

01-26-2024

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.