Lead, Executive Compensation

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Lead, Executive Compensation at Pinterest responsible for supporting executive compensation programs. Collaborating cross-functionally to align equity strategy with business objectives.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,321 - $247,718 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executive compensation strategy, design, and compliance, with a strong focus on developing board-level materials and managing compensation processes. Proven ability to collaborate across HR, Finance, Accounting, and Legal to support executive compensation programs in a publicly traded company.

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Global Compensation ExperienceExecutive Compensation ProgramsCompensation Strategy DevelopmentHRIS Experience (Workday)Project Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Executive Compensation StrategyCompensation PoliciesCompensation ProceduresCompensation Review ManagementCompensation Discussion & AnalysisEquity Compensation AdministrationRegulatory ComplianceBoard-Level Material DevelopmentTalent Development & Compensation Committee ManagementShareholder Voting Disclosure

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

HRISWorkday

Industry Keywords

Publicly Traded CompanyExecutive Compensation RegulationCompensation ProgramsTalent DevelopmentCompensation Committee

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design, development and enhancements of Pinterest’s executive compensation programs to continue to scale and elevate our compensation offerings to deliver a best in class experience for our executives as Pinterest continues to grow
Provide technical expertise on executive compensation strategy, design, policies, procedures, regulations, and compliance.
Manage the annual compensation review, new hire, and separation-related compensation processes for executives.
Maintains the annual Talent Development & Compensation Committee calendar with agenda items for each quarterly meeting.
Partner with the Sr. Director, Compensation and VP, Total Rewards to prepare and coordinate materials in preparation for the quarterly meetings for the Talent Development and Compensation Committee of the Board.
In partnership with Legal and Accounting, prepare the Compensation Discussion & Analysis and compensation tables for the proxy statement.
Monitors developments in executive compensation regulation, disclosure, and shareholder voting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of global compensation experience in a publicly traded company.
Minimum of 2 years of experience administering executive and equity compensation programs and developing board-level quality materials.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization.
Proven partnerships with other groups including the HR, Finance, Accounting and Legal.
Quickly building relationships, gaining credibility, and partnering with leaders across the organization.
Demonstrates strong initiative, is self-managed, and can prioritize and multitask.
A holistic problem solver striving for excellence with a growth mindset.
A team player with a positive, can-do attitude and takes the initiative to help with anything.
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as needed.
Experience with HRIS, preferably Workday.
Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills.
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities