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The Cheesecake Factory · 11 hours ago

Senior Manager Compensation

Agoura Hills, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

The Cheesecake Factory is a leader in experiential dining, and they are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Manager of Compensation. This role is critical in leading and supporting the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs that align with business growth and talent retention.

CookingFood and BeverageRestaurants

Hiring Manager

Cherie Livingston Phelps, RACR

Responsibilities

Lead the annual compensation cycle, including merit, bonus, and promotion planning

Conduct market pricing, internal equity assessments, and pay program evaluations to ensure competitiveness and compliance

Provide compensation consultation to HR business partners and business leaders on offers, promotions, and organizational changes

Partner with leadership and Total Rewards leadership to support the design, modeling, and implementation of executive pay programs (base salary, STI, LTI, and perquisites)

Prepare materials for senior leadership, Compensation Committee, and external disclosures (e.g., proxy/CD&A)

Assist in drafting materials for annual shareholder meetings related to executive compensation and stock plan proposals

Support the development of pay-for-performance analyses and modeling

Monitor and implement best practices in executive compensation, governance, and shareholder engagement

Oversee the day-to-day administration of the company’s equity plans, including stock options, RSAs, PSAs, and associated transactions

Act as a liaison between HR, payroll, finance, legal, and external vendors (e.g., stock plan administrator/brokerage)

Ensure accurate reporting, grant tracking, and compliance with SEC, IRS, and other regulatory requirements

Manage employee communications, education, and support related to equity awards

Work closely with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to align executive compensation with corporate goals

Qualification

Compensation StrategyExecutive CompensationEquity AdministrationAnalytical SkillsSEC RegulationsHRIS SystemsStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementCommunication SkillsDetail-Oriented