VP, Global Executive Compensation

Unum UK

. Responsible for the overall design, competitive positioning, implementation, communication and administration of global executive compensation programs.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeChattanooga • Maine, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $184,100 - $348,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the overall design, competitive positioning, implementation, communication and administration of global executive compensation programs.
Ensures that these programs are aligned with the company’s business strategies and talent objectives.
Work collaboratively within the Internal communications team and across business operations.
Advise CEO and EVP of People & Communications on any executive compensation offer.
Conducts annual executive compensation calibration meeting with CEO and EVP.
Partner with Total Rewards, Corporate Legal, Finance and the Human Capital Committee’s compensation consultant.
Responsible for the orientation and education of new executives and Human Capital committee members.
Act as a liaison to the Human Capital Committee (HCC) of the Board of Directors.
Collaborate with the Finance, Legal and Corporate Communication teams in the development of the company’s annual proxy statement.
Monitor equity usage including burn rate, overhang, and other dilution analysis.
Provide leadership, guidance and direction to the executive compensation team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related field; MBA preferred
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Equity Professional or Certified Compensation Professional desirable
15 years or more of business experience with progressive increases in management responsibilities
Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in managing and implementing executive compensation programs for large employers
Strong understanding of equity-based compensation vehicles with regard to tax, accounting and market trends
Strong knowledge of SEC executive compensation disclosure regulations
Strong problem solving/analytical skills
Strong project management skills
Ability to interface with executive-level management and Board members
Strong verbal and written skills
Strong organization and follow-through skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments

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Hard Skills & Tools

executive compensation programsequity-based compensationtax regulationsaccounting regulationsSEC executive compensation disclosurecompensation analysisproject management

Soft Skills

problem solvinganalytical skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsleadershipcollaboration

Certifications

Certified Public AccountantCertified Equity ProfessionalCertified Compensation Professional