Manager, Executive Compensation - Edwards Lifesciences
Montgomery, AL
About the Job
Making a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our talented people are central to the future of Edwards Lifesciences, which is why our Human Resources teams help design, guide, and deliver inspiring experiences for our people. With a fundamental understanding of how to build a supportive community and organizational capability, you’ll deliver solutions to attract and retain talent. Your work will enable our teams to thrive as they help patients live healthier and more productive lives.
Ensure optimal precision in equity and compensation matters related to Edwards Executive leaders and Board of Director members. Scope of work includes, but not limited to, preparation, analysis and ad hoc reporting executing Board materials and equity programs. Conduct competitive market analysis to establish a baseline for competitive officer-level base, variable, benefit and equity compensation program development, and propose and develop programs for all equity-eligible positions.
How you will make an impact:
+ Manage Board of Director presentation slide creation and content including performing in-depth analysis, partnering with outside consultants (e.g., E&Y, Semlier, Radford) to evaluate competitive compensation grid and retention to position data, and providing compensation guidance to management.
+ Develop quantitative information for CD&A and shareholder proposal proxy sections, as well as conducting final review of proxy. Provide recommendations to maintain compliance with current and future trends, ongoing legislation affecting executive compensation, and monitor applicable SEC, accounting and tax regulations to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
+ Perform complex cost impact and share utilization analyses, including dilution, overhang, and burn rate for executive compensation and global equity programs, as a basis for developing grant recommendations
+ Analyze market competitiveness using survey data to develop competitive Edwards executive and equity compensation programs, using results to develop variance analysis for Executive Compensation Management, propose alternatives and provide feedback on executive programs and company-wide equity programs and involved in discussions of alternatives to determine program development
+ Actively participate in Board preparation meetings with CVP of HR and outside comp consultants
+ Develop specifications for Executive Deferred Compensation and partner with vendors to suggest development enhancements
+ Draft/update and coordinate approval of all executive compensation plan and global equity grant communications
+ Provide and approve executive compensation and global equity grant changes to HRIS for database updates
+ Other incidental duties: Primary contact for executive questions and/or is
+ sues. Provide assistance on company-wide equity programs
What you’ll need (required)
+ Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in in related field plus 8 years of previous related experience including Executive Compensation program management Required or
+ Master's Degree or equivalent in in related field plus 6 years of previous related experience including Compensation program management
What else we look for (preferred)
+ Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and related compensation data management tools
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills including consultative and relationship management skills with ability to drive project objectives
+ Proven success adhering to and leading project schedules and managing complex projects
+ Substantial problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
+ Excellent presentation and facilitation skills with Executive level employees
+ Extensive knowledge and understanding of EW policies, procedures, and requirements as it relates to global compensation
+ Subject Matter Expert with extensive knowledge and understanding in broad-based and executive compensation
+ Advanced knowledge of equity compensation
+ Extensive knowledge of industry trends and regulatory changes
+ Stay current on industry knowledge through conferences, seminars, and workshops
+ Substantial negotiation and conflict resolution skills
+ Strong leadership skills and ability to influence and interact with all organizational levels
+ Ability to assess risks, analyze complex situations and determine next course of action
+ Ability to manage internal and external confidential information with utmost discretion
+ Strict attention to detail
+ Ability to exercise judgment in determining approach to executive meetings and how best to approach discussing compensation arrangements
+ Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
+ Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams, outside vendors, senior leadership, and other key contacts
+ Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
+ Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
+ Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
The base pay range for this position is $115,000 to $163,000(highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., geographic location, qualifications, education, prior experience).
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide.
For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.
Ensure optimal precision in equity and compensation matters related to Edwards Executive leaders and Board of Director members. Scope of work includes, but not limited to, preparation, analysis and ad hoc reporting executing Board materials and equity programs. Conduct competitive market analysis to establish a baseline for competitive officer-level base, variable, benefit and equity compensation program development, and propose and develop programs for all equity-eligible positions.
How you will make an impact:
+ Manage Board of Director presentation slide creation and content including performing in-depth analysis, partnering with outside consultants (e.g., E&Y, Semlier, Radford) to evaluate competitive compensation grid and retention to position data, and providing compensation guidance to management.
+ Develop quantitative information for CD&A and shareholder proposal proxy sections, as well as conducting final review of proxy. Provide recommendations to maintain compliance with current and future trends, ongoing legislation affecting executive compensation, and monitor applicable SEC, accounting and tax regulations to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
+ Perform complex cost impact and share utilization analyses, including dilution, overhang, and burn rate for executive compensation and global equity programs, as a basis for developing grant recommendations
+ Analyze market competitiveness using survey data to develop competitive Edwards executive and equity compensation programs, using results to develop variance analysis for Executive Compensation Management, propose alternatives and provide feedback on executive programs and company-wide equity programs and involved in discussions of alternatives to determine program development
+ Actively participate in Board preparation meetings with CVP of HR and outside comp consultants
+ Develop specifications for Executive Deferred Compensation and partner with vendors to suggest development enhancements
+ Draft/update and coordinate approval of all executive compensation plan and global equity grant communications
+ Provide and approve executive compensation and global equity grant changes to HRIS for database updates
+ Other incidental duties: Primary contact for executive questions and/or is
+ sues. Provide assistance on company-wide equity programs
What you’ll need (required)
+ Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in in related field plus 8 years of previous related experience including Executive Compensation program management Required or
+ Master's Degree or equivalent in in related field plus 6 years of previous related experience including Compensation program management
What else we look for (preferred)
+ Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and related compensation data management tools
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills including consultative and relationship management skills with ability to drive project objectives
+ Proven success adhering to and leading project schedules and managing complex projects
+ Substantial problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
+ Excellent presentation and facilitation skills with Executive level employees
+ Extensive knowledge and understanding of EW policies, procedures, and requirements as it relates to global compensation
+ Subject Matter Expert with extensive knowledge and understanding in broad-based and executive compensation
+ Advanced knowledge of equity compensation
+ Extensive knowledge of industry trends and regulatory changes
+ Stay current on industry knowledge through conferences, seminars, and workshops
+ Substantial negotiation and conflict resolution skills
+ Strong leadership skills and ability to influence and interact with all organizational levels
+ Ability to assess risks, analyze complex situations and determine next course of action
+ Ability to manage internal and external confidential information with utmost discretion
+ Strict attention to detail
+ Ability to exercise judgment in determining approach to executive meetings and how best to approach discussing compensation arrangements
+ Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
+ Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams, outside vendors, senior leadership, and other key contacts
+ Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
+ Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
+ Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
The base pay range for this position is $115,000 to $163,000(highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., geographic location, qualifications, education, prior experience).
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide.
For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.
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