Director, Deferred , LTIA

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the administration of deferred compensation and LTIA programs for eligible employees, ensuring programs align with organizational strategy, business priorities, and talent objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor and consultant to senior leaders and key internal stakeholders, influencing decisions related to program design, modifications, and optimization through expertise, credibility, and collaboration rather than formal authority.
• Partner cross functionally with Legal, Finance, HR, Payroll, HR Operations, and external advisors to balance competitiveness, employee needs, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead analysis of existing programs and associated costs to identify opportunities to simplify plan design, enhance benefit value, and reduce operational and compliance risk, including 409A exposure.
• Ensure all deferred compensation and LTIA programs are administered in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, with a strong focus on anticipating, mitigating, and managing 409A risk and administrative complexity.
• Guide stakeholders through complex regulatory considerations, helping translate technical requirements into practical, sustainable program designs.
• Own and maintain strong relationships with external deferred compensation and LTIA recordkeeping vendors, providing oversight to ensure service levels, accuracy, and compliance standards are met.
• Oversee vendor processes related to new awards, vesting, distributions, and participant support, ensuring operational practices reinforce simplification and risk management objectives.
• Develop and lead communication strategies for new or modified deferred compensation and LTIA programs, including annual enrollment materials, timelines, and participant guidance.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure communications are clear, accurate, compliant, and designed to promote informed decision making while reducing misunderstanding and compliance risk.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for the day to day administration and governance of deferred compensation and LTIA programs, fostering accountability, technical expertise, and continuous improvement.
• Provide ongoing feedback, formal performance reviews, and career development guidance to direct reports.
• Build team capabilities in consultative leadership, stakeholder influence, and risk aware decision making to support both operational excellence and strategic partnership.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent (4 years)
• 10+ years of experience, with 5+ years experience in one or more benefits functional areas.
• Depth of experience/knowledge in deferred compensation and equity programs.
• Previous vendor management experience.
• Knowledgeable of deferred compensation and equity arrangements.
• Strong financial and analytical skills to analyze cost and effectiveness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing benefit program communications and delivering information to others.
• Experienced people leader with demonstrated track record of building an effective team.