Senior Director, Rewards (Executive Compensation)

Overview At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customers' and partners' needs and solve their challenges. Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. You will be part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward‑thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra. Job Details Job Title: Senior Director, Rewards Job Family: Human Resources Job Code: 11015 Reports To: VP, Rewards Management Level: Senior Director Revision Date: 4/15/2026 Job Summary The Senior Director of Rewards is responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of Zebra’s global executive compensation programs. This includes the strategic assessment of program effectiveness and modeling of potential program changes for short‑ and long‑term incentives. The role also involves significant participation in mergers and acquisitions due diligence and integration activities. Responsibilities Drive the design, analysis, and delivery of executive compensation programs in line with business needs, market competitiveness, culture, and values. Assess and recommend enhancements to existing programs, policies, and processes for both short‑term and longer‑term business needs. Conduct research, analysis and design of core executive compensation initiatives—including pay mix, incentive leverage, salary ranges, perquisites, and model potential impact of changes. Manage equity and total compensation data, reporting and governance for the global VP population, including offer design, pay changes and the annual LTI modeling and grants. Prepare materials, agenda, and planning for the Compensation and Culture Committee and broader Board of Directors meetings in partnership with Finance, Legal and external consultants. Complete compensation market surveys and analyze results to select appropriate job matches and create competitive salary ranges for Director and above. Draft compensation‑related proxy tables and assist with the preparation of the Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) for inclusion in the annual proxy statement, including the analysis and preparation of data for corporate financial reports and disclosures. In partnership with the Regional Directors of Total Rewards, drive the year‑end performance evaluation and compensation planning process for executives and workforce. Develop and lead Director and above compensation training and communications for the compensation program. Oversee the equity administration team and manage the vendor relationship with Zebra’s stock plan administrator to ensure compliance, reporting, and planning. Manage equity communications strategy and delivery with focus on employee experience, including education and knowledge sharing. Monitor equity strategy—including burn rate, overhang analysis and other dilution analysis. Ensure timely, accurate execution of global equity processes, including the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Support both due diligence and integration activities related to M&A. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics. Other majors considered. 15 years of experience, including 7 years focused on executive compensation, incentive plan design (cash and equity) and broad‑based compensation. Preferred Qualifications: MBA. People leadership (coaching, teaching, guiding team members). Experience with M&A transactions and integration. Global rewards experience. Stock plan administration experience with Merrill or other providers. Strong business and financial acumen, understanding tax and budget implications. Strong analytical and quantitative skills, track record for executing and auditing work. Excellent attention to detail, time management, interpersonal, communication, presentation, organization, decision‑making, and planning skills. Ability to operate at both the strategic and operational levels to drive results. Advanced analytical problem‑solving skills and ability to draw conclusions from data logically and systematically, with consistently accurate and timely analyses. Works independently and effectively manages projects from inception to execution in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment. Position Specific Information Travel Requirements: 5‑10% Telework: Hybrid – three days in office. Pay Range: $202,560.00 – $303,840.00 Annual. Incentive Compensation: In addition to base pay, this role offers a performance‑based annual cash incentive with a target equal to 30% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. Benefits: Flexibility for teams including hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well‑being day. Comprehensive healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, continued learning, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country. Equal Opportunity Employer Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. 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