Senior Compensation Director, Executive Comp and Governance

Senior Director, Executive Compensation & Enterprise Compensation GovernanceThe Senior Director, Executive Compensation & Enterprise Compensation Governance will play a critical leadership role in shaping compensation programs that support Ecolab's growth strategy, leadership agenda, and pay-for-performance culture.This role combines deep executive compensation expertise with enterprise-level program leadership. It is responsible for bringing disciplined analysis, strong governance, and practical business judgment to compensation decisions for Ecolab's most senior leaders and Board of Directors.Beyond executive compensation, the role will own the core infrastructure that enables consistent, market-informed, and compliant compensation practices across the enterprise, including job architecture, market pricing, salary survey strategy, annual merit planning, pay transparency, and pay equity.The successful candidate will be a credible advisor, clear communicator, and collaborative leader who can translate complex compensation matters into sound recommendations, build trust with senior stakeholders, and lead a high-performing team through priorities that are visible, dynamic, and strategically important to Ecolab.What You Will Do:Set direction for and deliver executive compensation programs that reinforce Ecolab's business strategy, leadership expectations, and pay-for-performance philosophyDevelop practical, data-driven recommendations for senior leader compensation decisions, including annual pay actions, incentives, equity awards, promotions, transitions, retention needs, and other critical talent momentsAssess market practices, shareholder perspectives, regulatory developments, and internal business needs to keep executive compensation programs competitive, responsible, and aligned with long-term value creationCreate clear, decision-ready materials for the Compensation Committee and Board that frame key issues, alternatives, implications, and recommended actionsAdvance executive and director compensation governance through thoughtful program design, benchmarking, policy stewardship, documentation, and continuous improvementLead high-quality public company compensation disclosures, including CD&A, executive compensation tables, pay versus performance disclosure, director compensation disclosure, pay ratio reporting, and related governance contentPartner with Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, external advisors, and senior leaders to support Say-on-Pay strategy, investor engagement preparation, and responses to evolving governance expectationsManage enterprise compensation infrastructure, including job architecture, career frameworks, leveling, market pricing, salary survey participation, pay transparency, and pay equity practicesProvide leadership for Ecolab's global market pricing system and related processes to improve consistency, usability, and decision quality across the organizationOversee annual merit and compensation planning with a focus on sound governance, financial discipline, manager effectiveness, and a positive employee experienceLead, engage, and develop a talented team, fostering strong technical capability, ownership, and collaborationBuild strong partnerships across Total Rewards, HR Business Leads, Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, and business leadership to ensure compensation programs are well connected to enterprise prioritiesHow Success Is Measured:Success in this role is measured through demonstrated impact on executive compensation effectiveness, governance excellence, compensation program execution, and leadership partnership.Executive compensation programs remain market competitive, strategically aligned, and supported by shareholders and the BoardCompensation Committee and Board materials are timely, insightful, accurate, and influence effective decision-makingProxy disclosures are delivered with high quality, strong governance, and regulatory compliancePay transparency, pay equity, and compensation governance objectives are achieved effectively and consistentlyAnnual merit and compensation planning processes deliver positive outcomes for the organization and participantsJob architecture and market pricing frameworks support talent attraction, retention, development, and workforce planningCompensation governance practices meet evolving legal, regulatory, and stakeholder expectationsCompensation team capability, engagement, and succession strength continue to growKey Interactions:CEO and Executive Leadership TeamSVP Total RewardsVP CompensationHuman Resources Leadership TeamFinanceLegalInvestor RelationsExternal Compensation ConsultantsProxy Advisors and Survey ProvidersHR Business Leads and HR Centers of ExcellenceMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including previous experience with Executive Compensation and Board of Directors.Experience leading compensation strategy, market pricing, compensation benchmarking, and enterprise compensation programsProven analytical capability with experience interpreting compensation data and translating findings into actionable recommendationsAbility to influence senior executives and directors through strong communication, judgment, and business credibilityStrong understanding of SEC disclosure requirements, public company governance standards, equity compensation, and shareholder expectationsPrevious team management experienceCompensation related experience at a publicly traded Fortune 500 companyPreferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or related fieldDeep expertise and experience in executive compensation, Board compensation, proxy reporting, and Board governance practicesExperience with pay transparency, pay equity, and global compensation frameworksExperience preparing Compensation Committee and Board-level compensation materialsExperience partnering directly with Compensation Committees and Boards of DirectorsExperience leading and developing compensation professionalsCertified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or other relevant business/HR certificationAnnual or Hourly Compensation RangeThe base salary range for this position is $169,400.00 - $254,200.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentives based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.BenefitsEcolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Ecolab