Executive Compensation Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary consultant on executive compensation matters within assigned business groups, partnering with HR leadership to attract and retain executives
• Conduct compensation analysis, costing, and scenario modeling to inform decisions and tradeoffs
• Modernize executive compensation modeling tools to translate complex analyses into actionable insights for leaders
• Partner with Legal to ensure programs align with disclosure, governance, and compliance requirements
• Support the development of the Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) and proxy tables
• Prepare materials for leadership and Compensation Committee review, including equity usage analyses
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Total Rewards, Executive Recruiting, and HR Business Partners to ensure accurate program execution

Requirements

• 4+ years of compensation experience
• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field AND 4+ years of experience in compensation, data analytics, HR, finance, or business
• OR a Bachelor's Degree in the above fields AND 6+ years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical rigor and ability to perform complex modeling
• Clear communication skills with the ability to distill complex data into concise narratives

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of specific executive compensation experience
• Experience in compensation project management
• Systems thinking mindset with strong attention to detail and data integrity
• Ability to deliver high-quality work within tight timelines and navigate ambiguity

About the Company

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our Total Rewards organization is dedicated to designing and evolving compensation programs that support our global pay priorities and foster a culture of inclusion.