Executive Compensation Manager – Denver, Colorado or Atlanta, Georgia
Are you ready to offer up your skills to a worldwide company committed to making financial services accessible to people everywhere? Are you looking to build a career with great impact in an inclusive and high-performing organization? Join Western Union as an Executive Compensation Manager
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We are seeking an experienced Executive Compensation Manager to join our Global Total Rewards team. This individual contributor role will play a key part in the design, analysis, and administration of executive and director compensation programs for a large, publicly traded company with a global workforce. The role will provide critical support for executive pay decisions, proxy disclosures, and Compensation Committee materials, ensuring our programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business strategy. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, collaborative, technically proficient professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Role Responsibilities
Executive & Director Compensation Design
Support the design, implementation, and ongoing management of executive and director compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentive plans, and long-term incentive plans (RSUs, PSUs, stock options).
Conduct market benchmarking using survey data and peer group analyses to inform pay recommendations.
Partner with senior HR leaders to evaluate and recommend changes in plan design, performance metrics, and award guidelines.
Governance & Disclosure
Prepare and review materials for Compensation Committee meetings, including detailed analyses, models, and executive pay summaries.
Partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll and external vendors to develop proxy CD&A content, SEC filings (DEF 14A, 10-K, 8-K), and other disclosures.
Monitor shareholder advisory firm guidelines (ISS, Glass Lewis) and institutional investor perspectives to anticipate potential concerns.
Support Say-on-Pay readiness, including pay-for-performance analyses and shareholder engagement materials.
Analysis & Modeling
Build financial and scenario models to evaluate equity usage, burn rates, dilution, and cost of plan design alternatives.
Conduct pay-for-performance alignment studies comparing compensation outcomes with company results and peer practices.
Provide data-driven insights on global trends and regulatory developments in executive pay.
Program Administration
Provide job offer decision support and recommendations to senior leaders and HR partners.
Support accurate administration of executive equity grants and performance plans in partnership with Payroll, Tax, and external vendors.
Support compliance with global reporting, taxation, and accounting requirements related to equity and executive compensation.
Maintain data integrity for executive compensation reporting and analytics.
Role Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
6+ years of progressive compensation experience, with at least 3–4 years in executive compensation within a public company environment.
Strong understanding of executive compensation design, disclosure, and governance, including SEC regulations, proxy requirements, and institutional investor perspectives.
Proven experience preparing materials for Compensation Committees and working with senior executives.
Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working with senior leadership and employees globally.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.
Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.
Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/
Salary
The base salary range is $110,000-150,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies
Benefits
You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.
Your United States – Specific Benefits Include
Flexible Time Off
Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
401k match of 4%
Student Loan Repayment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.
Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.
We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.
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Estimated Job Posting End Date:
12-01-2025This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.