Director, Compensation
Vanta$244,000 - $287,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries
Requirements
- Deep expertise in executive compensation strategy, pay equity, and regulatory compliance
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage with senior leadership or board committees
- High degree of financial and business acumen, strong analytical skills in data analysis, benchmarking, and program evaluation
- Proven executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
- In-depth understanding of incentive design and management
- Experience developing and presenting materials for board-level decision making
- Bachelor’s degree and 10 years in total rewards/compensation design (executive compensation experience preferred)
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and governance of executive compensation programs, including annual and long-term incentives for officers and directors
- In collaboration with the SVP of Total Rewards, advise the Compensation and Management Development Committee (CMDC) on pay structures, incentive plans, and management development
- Champion enterprise-wide pay equity and transparency initiatives, ensuring compliance with global standards and legal requirements
- Conduct sensitivity analyses and performance scenario modeling to ensure executive compensation programs maintain a strong link between pay and performance, while staying competitive and compliant with market trends
- Monitor and assess external trends and best practices in executive compensation and incentive design to support organizational goals for attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent
- Collaborate across Rewards and People teams to implement efficient processes for managing pay and incentives, including partnering with Total Rewards operations for run-the-business executive compensation activities and working effectively with external vendors and consultants
- Prepare and coordinate materials for the CMDC and Board of Directors (BOD), covering annual awards, long-term incentives, proxy statements, executive benefits/perquisites, disclosures, and reward statements, while fostering collaboration both within and outside the discipline
- Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and optimize compensation frameworks that support organizational objectives
- Act as source of contact for Chief People Officers and executives
Skills
Executive Compensation
Incentive Design
Pay Equity
Governance
Performance Modeling
Sensitivity Analysis
Total Rewards
Compensation Strategy
Board Advisory
Market Analysis
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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