Executive Compensation Sr. Analyst

Position Overview Inspire Brands is seeking an Executive Compensation Senior Analyst to play a critical role in designing, analyzing, and administering executive compensation programs for a large, growing multi‑brand restaurant company. This role supports the development of competitive, performance‑driven, and governance‑aligned compensation strategies for senior leadership, ensuring public‑readiness level scrutiny and regulatory compliance. The position partners closely with HR leadership, Finance, Legal, and senior executives to deliver data‑driven insights, compensation modeling, proxy disclosure support, and executive compensation governance best practices. Responsibilities Support the design and administration of executive compensation programs, including base salary, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, equity or equity‑like awards, and executive benefits. Conduct market benchmarking and develop competitive pay analyses aligned with company growth strategy and public readiness. Model compensation scenarios, including performance‑based outcomes. Assist in preparing executive compensation frameworks aligned with leading market and public‑company best practices. Support Compensation Committee materials and presentations. Monitor emerging trends in executive compensation, governance and incentive design. Build and maintain executive compensation models tied to financial performance metrics. Conduct dilution analysis and equity burn‑rate modeling. Support equity plan administration and share reserve forecasting. Analyze pay‑for‑performance alignment. Ensure executive compensation programs comply with applicable tax, legal, and regulatory requirements. Implement strong controls, documentation, and review processes; maintain documentation and audit readiness for compensation programs. Collaborate with Finance during budgeting and forecasting cycles; partner with Legal and Finance to prepare compensation disclosures. Partner with brand leadership to ensure alignment across multiple operating brands. Education & Qualifications 4‑Year Degree / Bachelor’s. 4+ years progressive experience in executive compensation, total rewards, or related fields. Experience in complex, multi‑unit, or multi‑brand public‑company organizations preferred; experience supporting Compensation Committees preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise. Experience with equity administration platforms. Familiarity with proxy disclosure and public company reporting requirements. Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities. Ability to interpret financial statements and performance metrics. High business acumen and understanding of performance‑based compensation. Strong executive presence and ability to work with senior leadership. Discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information. Detail‑oriented with strong governance mindset. Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr