- The Manager of Executive Compensation is responsible for managing the planning, philosophy, design, regulatory compliance, communication, policy development, evaluation and administration of executive compensation programs at CDW. This includes short-term incentive design as well as long-term equity plan programs.
Key Areas of Responsibility
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Assist Director Executive Compensation with developing, implementing and managing executive compensation strategy, programs and solutions that align with organizational goals/objectives.
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Prepare materials for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (developing meeting agendas, analyses and materials).
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Lead the preparation of the CD&A and Executive Compensation Tables for CDW's annual Proxy statement.
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Proactively provide recommendations to improve the executive compensation program.
Consult with Talent Acquisition and leaders on executive level offers.
Propose changes in methods or procedures to streamline and automate for enhanced accuracy and efficiencies within the executive compensation function.
Provide consultative technical expertise and guidance regarding compensation matters to executives, people leaders and the HR team, ensuring internal equity, external competitiveness, and regulatory compliance
Partner, facilitate and influence coordination among various stakeholders (i.e. HR Business Partner team, Talent Acquisition, Finance, etc.) for executive compensation processes, pay structure design, and variable compensation.
Oversee salary survey submissions, annual merit and short-term and long-term incentive plans.
Adapt readily to changing priorities; offering solutions to challenges or problems as they occur.
Establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect throughout the organization at all levels, and be viewed as a team player with exceptional communication and analytical skills.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications
Bachelors Degree and 5 years experience in compensation or financial analysis OR
9 years experience in compensation or financial analysis
1 year in a managerial role
Required Qualifications
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Excellent analytical, problem solving and financial modeling skills, with high level of accuracy and attention to detail; position requires advanced mathematical skills, financial knowledge, excel skills and spreadsheet analysis.
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History of partnering with the senior executives and outside resources (e.g., executive compensation consultants).
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Experience working in a mid to large sized company working with multiple business units and geographies.
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Demonstrated ability to achieve results; previous experience should include successfully introducing and implementing processes, best practices and operational change initiatives.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders including Executive Leadership.
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Strong conflict resolution, influencing abilities and customer service orientation.
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Demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships cross-functionally and with external stakeholders.
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History of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
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A combination of corporate compensation and/or strategic consulting experience.
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Experience with global compensation.
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Experience managing executive compensation plans in Workday.