Senior Manager, Executive Compensation, M&A

Veralto

. Lead high-impact executive compensation work, including pay benchmarking, annual and long-term incentive design, and analysis of market, regulatory, and governance trends .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in executive compensation, including benchmarking, incentive design, and equity programs, while effectively managing total rewards strategies across complex transactions. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and guide cross-functional teams in a matrixed global organization.

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Executive Compensation ExpertiseM&A Transaction ExperienceAdvanced Financial AnalysisCompensation GovernanceStakeholder Influence

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Hard Skills

Pay BenchmarkingIncentive DesignEquity ModelingTransaction ModelingRetention PlanningCompensation Due DiligenceAnalytical SkillsExcel ProficiencyCompensation Transition StrategiesJob Architecture

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAutonomous Work AbilityStakeholder ManagementInfluencing SkillsGuidance of Cross-Functional Partners

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced DegreeRelevant Certification

Industry Keywords

Total Rewards StrategyCompensation GovernancePublic Company ExperienceTransaction Advisory ConsultingExecutive Compensation Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead high-impact executive compensation work, including pay benchmarking, annual and long-term incentive design, and analysis of market, regulatory, and governance trends
Shape compensation packages for executive hires and promotions through pay and equity modeling, recommendations, approval materials, and offer documentation
Prepare decision-ready materials for the Compensation Committee and executive leaders
Partner with Legal, Finance, and Investor Relations on disclosures, governance, equity matters, and public filings
Drive total rewards strategy across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other transactions
Lead compensation and benefits due diligence, uncover risks, model costs, and inform deal decisions
Design retention and compensation transition strategies
Lead integration of pay programs, job levels, incentives, and equity throughout the transaction lifecycle
Take ownership of enterprise priorities such as job architecture, leveling, salary structures, incentive design, and compensation governance
Lead cross-enterprise compensation initiatives from strategy through execution
Support and periodically present to the HR Leadership Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or a related field
10–15 years of progressive experience in executive compensation, total rewards, human capital, transaction advisory consulting, a public company, or a combination of these environments
Deep expertise in executive compensation, including benchmarking, incentive design, equity programs, proxy disclosures, and governance
Experience in M&A, compensation and benefits due diligence, transaction modeling, retention planning, or post-close integration is preferred; strong adjacent transaction experience and ability to quickly develop M&A expertise also considered
Advanced financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excel proficiency
Experience building complex compensation or transaction models and translating insights into business and talent decisions
Ability to work autonomously, manage concurrent priorities, influence stakeholders, and guide colleagues, advisors, and cross-functional partners in a complex, matrixed global organization
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency
Proven ability to handle highly confidential executive, transaction, and compensation information
Advanced degree or relevant certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

A flexible, remote-friendly work environment
Paid holidays and a permissive paid time off policy emphasizing flexibility and trust
Dedicated training, on-the-job development, and coaching
Comprehensive health benefits
401(k) savings plan with employer match
Associate wellbeing programming with rewards
Bonus Pay eligibility
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance