Vice President, Compensation

Job Description

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Networks operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).
Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.
Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Division Story
Our People Team is aptly named. We're all about ''people'' and all about ''team'' - and all in the service of outcomes. Whether we're helping to structure an organization, fill a key role, forecast new capabilities, align teams or grow leaders at all levels, we are all about results. We do the right thing even when it's hard, help others have tough conversations, and are thrilled to support the growth of this amazing company. As partners to the business, we are trusted advisors who collaborate closely with our colleagues to deliver smart solutions to tough organizational, process and people challenges.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the VP, Compensation will provide overall strategic oversight and guidance for the company's approach to global compensation and will develop and implement streamlined compensation processes and practices. The role will require a candidate that has a combination of deep subject matter expertise, relationship-building abilities, and a passion to find ease and simplicity within complexity.

A successful candidate will be able to think strategically and fully understand the ramifications of compensation strategies and how to tailor those strategies to the specific needs of the business. The candidate should be able to translate compensation into messaging that the business can understand and work with their peers across the Human Resources function to develop streamlined, simplified, and equitable compensation practices.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:

General Employee Compensation
• Review current compensation programs to identify changes needed for a true best in class compensation approach.
• Develop simple tools that can be used by recruiters, candidates, and employees to effectively communicate all aspects of a compensation package.
• Partner with the VP, Benefits, their peers in the People Team, and the finance and communications teams to effectively tell the value story of all A+E compensation and benefits plans and programs.
• Lead successful annual compensation planning including but not limited to execution of base salary, bonus, long term incentives, and all related communications and administration.
• Provide thought leadership to the business on compensation issues including new hire packages, performance recognition, incentive plans, retention arrangements and overall compensation structures.
• In partnership with Finance, establish compensation budgets and guidelines for all locations, globally.

Executive Compensation & Governance
• Coordinate preparation of executive compensation disclosure information that may be required by the Board of Directors.

REQUIREMENTS FOR • Minimum of 10 + years of experience in compensation, with experience at mid-size or larger companies (organizations of at least 1500 people).
• International compensation experience is a plus (APAC and UK).
• Strong understanding of interdependencies in program and systems design, legal and tax and financial implications of all compensation elements (base, bonus and long term incentives).
• Significant experience leading large-scale compensation projects with heavy change management requirements.
• Prior experience establishing compensation structures and job leveling.
• Prior experience as a people manager.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
• Have extensive technical knowledge of all aspects of Compensation globally, including a strong knowledge of the Workday platform.
• Have proven, influential leadership skills; accompanied by the courage to lead others past their comfort zone(s) and not afraid to push past their own comfort zone(s).
• Be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders across levels and functions, including Executive Leadership.
• Be able to operate in a rapidly changing environment with competing priorities; energized by an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Be flexible and comfortable rolling up their sleeves and getting things done in a very small team.
• Be a team player who is willing and happy to help and teach others proactively and as needed.
• Be comfortable driving results in a hybrid or remote work environment.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Believe in our mission and understand the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Be inquisitive, love to learn, embrace failure and have the ability to change and pivot off the back of it.
• Never give up.

Compensation

Annual Pay Range: $209,125 - $273,051

Annual Incentive Target: 25.00%

The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the

minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will

be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills,

competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation

package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at aenetworks.com/careers.

A+E Networks is proud to uphold an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. This policy also applies to all employees, consultants, and third-party workers.
A&E Television Networks, LLC is a joint venture of Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst Corporation.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

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