Senior Director of Executive Compensation at Cigna Group leading pay programs to support business performance and long-term growth. Partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, and Governance leaders to design and govern compensation strategies.
Responsibilities
Lead the strategy, design, and delivery of executive compensation programs—including annual incentives, long‑term incentives, and total compensation frameworks—ensuring strong alignment to business goals and talent needs.
Oversee equity strategy, grant processes, performance metrics, and long‑term value creation through effective incentive plan design.
Guide governance and compliance activities, partnering with Legal and Corporate Governance on SEC requirements, tax rules, disclosures, and pay‑for‑performance analysis.
Prepare materials and insights for the Board’s People Resources Committee, including program updates, competitive market analyses, and recommendations.
Monitor external trends, investor expectations, regulatory changes, and market dynamics to inform program evolution and ensure competitiveness.
Lead executive compensation benchmarking, modeling, and analytics to drive data‑based decision‑making.
Mentor and lead a high‑performing team, fostering collaboration, capability building, and a culture of excellence.
Partner with HRBPs, Talent Management, Finance, Legal, and external consultants to deliver seamless executive compensation processes and solutions.
Oversee operational execution of compensation cycles, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery.
Requirements
10+ years of experience in executive compensation or total rewards, including leadership responsibilities.
Expertise in executive compensation plan design, analytics, governance, and market practices.
Strong knowledge of SEC regulations, equity compensation, tax requirements, and disclosure standards.
Experience preparing materials for or partnering with Board committees.
Exceptional analytical skills, business acumen, and executive presence.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence senior leaders.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree such as JD or MBA a plus.
CCP or CECP certification.
Experience in a large, publicly traded, global organization.
Experience across broader Rewards or HR disciplines—such as broad‑based compensation, mergers & acquisitions, HR operations, or benefits—is valued and can further enhance success in this role.
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