Senior Executive Compensation Consultant

Senior Executive Compensation Consultant

Irvine, California, United States

Our partner Bryant Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Compensation Consultant to support executive compensation governance and strategic planning within a large, publicly traded organization. This role plays a key part in ensuring executive pay programs are structured, compliant, and aligned with corporate strategy. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in public-company executive compensation, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership, legal teams, and external advisors.

This position can be based in Irvine, CA (preferred), Santa Clara, CA, or Toronto, ON, and relocation assistance is available. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the governance framework and operating model for executive compensation programs.
• Plan and coordinate the annual executive compensation calendar, including Compensation Committee meeting preparation and regulatory filing timelines.
• Develop presentation materials and maintain tracking processes for executive compensation decisions and deliverables.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, HR leadership, and external advisors on executive compensation initiatives.
• Support preparation for shareholder engagement discussions related to executive compensation topics.
• Create structured decision frameworks, templates, and documentation standards for compensation governance.
• Maintain documentation of decisions, approvals, and follow-up actions to support audit readiness.
• Build and maintain Excel-based financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate executive pay structures.
• Manage equity compensation guidelines and budget parameters aligned with organizational goals.
• Assist with public company disclosures and filings including proxy statements, CD&A, 10-K, and 8-K.
• Monitor regulatory developments and proactively prepare materials to ensure compliance.
• Ensure executive compensation processes are scalable, repeatable, and well-documented.

Qualifications include:

• 10+ years of experience in compensation-related roles.
• At least 7 years focused on executive compensation within a public company environment.
• Experience supporting Compensation Committee planning and governance processes.
• Strong understanding of executive compensation regulatory requirements and reporting cycles.
• Experience participating in or preparing materials for shareholder engagement or shareholder meetings.
• Advanced analytical capabilities with strong Excel modeling and scenario analysis skills.
• Ability to structure complex cross-functional initiatives and maintain organized governance processes.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with senior executives and leadership teams.
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Preferred background includes:

• Experience within a Fortune 100 or other large publicly traded organization.
• Experience in a compensation consulting firm advising public companies.

Required skill sets include:

• Executive Compensation Governance
• Advanced Excel Modeling & Data Analysis
• Public Company Disclosure & Regulatory Reporting

This role offers the chance to work on highly strategic compensation initiatives within a sophisticated public-company environment. The position provides exposure to executive leadership and corporate governance while offering a competitive compensation package including bonus, equity, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance. The role is located in highly desirable areas including Irvine and Santa Clara, which offer excellent quality of life, access to outdoor recreation, major tech and business hubs, entertainment, dining, and strong career growth opportunities. Toronto also offers a vibrant international city environment with diverse culture, nightlife, and career opportunities.