Executive Compensation & Equity Lead

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Manager, Executive Compensation & Equity to join our organization. In this role, you will provide analytical and consultative support on executive and equity compensation matters, including pay analyses, policy interpretation, job evaluations, and competitive benchmarking. This role partners closely with senior HR leaders, Finance, Legal, and executive management to analyze compensation data, prepare recommendations, and support the implementation of compensation solutions aligned with organizational priorities, governance standards, and shareholder expectations.

What we're looking for

Education: College degree or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

• Extensive experience in compensation, with a strong focus on executive compensation and equity programs.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders and managing complex, high‑impact compensation initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of executive compensation and equity program design, governance, and market practices.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and judgment capabilities when addressing complex and ambiguous compensation issues.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and influence senior management and cross‑functional partners.
• Experience managing large projects and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences, including executives and board‑level forums.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Strong proficiency with compensation analytics and related tools.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Supports the administration of executive and equity compensation programs, including annual incentive and long‑term incentive cycles, equity grants, and related processes.
• Assists with the preparation of Compensation and Human Resources Committee materials, including analyses, exhibits, and supporting documentation.
• Manages the execution of annual and off‑cycle equity grant processes, including coordination of data inputs, preparation of grant files, validation of awards, and partnership with Legal, Finance, and equity administration vendors.
• Administers the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), including ongoing plan operations, enrollment support, and coordination with vendors.
• Provides analytical and consultative support to HR leadership on executive pay decisions, policy interpretation, competitive positioning, and internal alignment.
• Conducts market benchmarking and competitive analyses to assess executive compensation practices and inform recommendations.
• Supports the drafting of the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CD&A) section of the Company’s proxy statement, including data gathering, analysis, and coordination with internal partners and external advisors.
• Provides Form 4 and related equity transaction information to Legal to support insider reporting and compliance requirements.
• Assists with the implementation and ongoing maintenance of executive compensation and equity programs, including coordination of timelines, data inputs, and approvals.
• Partners with Finance, Legal, and HR Business Partners to support compliance with regulatory, accounting, and internal policy requirements.
• Applies established compensation policies, guidelines, and governance frameworks, escalating issues or exceptions as appropriate.
• Supports large compensation projects and process improvements by coordinating inputs, performing analyses, and tracking deliverables.
• Maintains relationships with external consultants and vendors, including supporting data requests and review of deliverables.
• May provide day‑to‑day guidance or technical support to other compensation team members on executive and equity related matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre‑tax pay for this position is $97,500.00 – $156,975.00. Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment / Affimative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.