Vice President – Executive Compensation
Johnson Controls
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Wisconsin • United States
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About the role
- Develop and evolve the enterprise executive compensation strategy aligned with business objectives, compensation philosophy, and shareholder expectations.
- Lead design of executive pay elements including base salary, annual incentives, long‑term incentives/equity, and special awards.
- Recommend plan design changes based on market trends, competitive data, regulatory changes, and business priorities.
- Provide strategic guidance on executive hires, promotions, retention packages, and succession‑related decisions.
- Support the VP, Global Talent & Rewards in partnering with the Compensation Committee on executive pay matters.
- Prepare high‑quality materials, insights, and recommendations for Committee meetings.
- Ensure programs comply with regulatory and governance requirements (e.g., SEC, IRS, global reporting standards).
- Oversee the administration of executive compensation cycles, including annual planning, equity grants, performance plan cycles, and year‑end processes.
- Advise the Talent Leadership team on how executive compensation supports leadership development, succession planning, and enterprise talent strategy.
- Lead and develop a high‑performing executive compensation team.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in executive compensation, total rewards, or related fields.
- Deep expertise in long‑term incentives, equity programs, and executive pay governance.
- Proven ability to partner with senior executives and Board‑level stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and strategic advisory capabilities.
- Global experience in a complex, matrixed environment strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CCP preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
executive compensationtotal rewardslong-term incentivesequity programsfinancial modelingstrategic advisoryregulatory complianceperformance planningdata analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic guidancepartnershipcommunicationanalytical thinking
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeadvanced degreeCCP