Head of Executive Compensation, P&C Business Operations & Strategy

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

Zayo is seeking a Head of Executive Compensation, P&C Business Operations & Strategy. This key role reports to the Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) and has dual responsibility as Business Manager for the People and Culture (P&C) team as well as the Executive and Incentive Compensation Program ownership for Zayo. 

As the Head of Executive Compensation, P&C Business Operations & Strategy, this individual will act as a trusted advisor to anticipate, design, lead, operationalize, and execute on strategic initiatives across the function as well as lead and support the continuous improvement of functional operations. The Head of Executive Compensation, P&C Business Operations & Strategy sits at the intersection of Zayo’s P&C vision and execution, utilizing a strategic mindset with the ability to synthesize data for decision making, actively execute on initiatives, and partner with other leaders, enabling the best outcomes for our largest strategic initiatives.

The Head of Executive Compensation, P&C Business Operations & Strategy role will spearhead the development and implementation of forward-thinking strategies aimed at attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent at Zayo Group in a rapidly evolving market landscape. In this role, the ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to oversee a range of areas including the executive compensation framework and career paths, management of the long-term incentive / profit interests plan, responsibility for the annual incentive program (AIP) and individual executive compensation offers. The role ensures these strategies and programs are aligned with Zayo’s strategic goals and organizational culture while also complying with legal and regulatory standards.

Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, the C-suite, investors and Board of Directors, the Head of Executive and Incentive Compensation is also responsible for the preparation of quarterly Board materials and interim correspondence.   

*We're open to this role working remotely within the United States, with preference for candidates able to work in a hybrid capacity within the Denver Metro, CO area.

Responsibilities:
Executive and Incentive Compensation

• Design, manage, and operationalize executive compensation programs, policies, and procedures for the organization.

• Ensure executive compensation packages are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company's strategic goals and interests.

• Conduct competitive benchmarking peer company programs and market analysis, evaluating changes to existing plans, and preparing compensation analyses to ensure alignment with industry standards.

• Prepare detailed compensation analyses and present findings to senior leadership.

• Prepare materials for the Compensation Committee, and present findings to senior leadership. This may include managing agendas, leading the strategy of the annual proxy, and drafting remuneration reports.

• Proactively communicate and educate executive compensation philosophy and programs to internal and external stakeholders.

• Partner with FP&A and legal on plan designs, budgets and approvals.  Ensure comprehensive and compliant compensation plans.

• Stay up to date on market trends, regulatory changes, and best practices. This may include liaising with consultants, analyzing public filings, and researching corporate governance trends.

• Collaborate with HRBPs (business partners), recruiters, managers, and business leaders on compensation matters in parts of the organization.

Business Office / M&A

• Trusted advisor to CHRO, P&C to help anticipate, lead, operationalize, and execute P&C’s most strategic initiatives .

• Lead cross-functional partnerships with other leaders and groups within Zayo, with particular focus on Executive Compensation.

• In close collaboration with other leaders, establish and monitor key goals, OKRs and KPIs to track the efficiency and effectiveness of the P&C business unit. Deliver data driven dashboards and repor