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Cigna Healthcare · 15 hours ago

Senior Director, Executive Compensation - Hybrid

St. Louis, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Cigna Healthcare is dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those they serve, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Executive Compensation. This role involves shaping and advancing executive pay programs that align with business performance and leadership excellence, while partnering with senior leaders to deliver data-driven compensation solutions.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Executive compensation designSEC regulations knowledgeAnalytical skillsLeadership experienceCCPCECP certificationBusiness acumenInfluencing skillsTeam leadershipStrategic thinkingCollaboration

Required

Minimum 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

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred; advanced degree or MBA a plus

CCP or CECP certification

Experience in a large, publicly traded, global organization

Company

Cigna Healthcare

We are a health benefits provider that advocates for better health through every stage of life.

Founded in 1982

Bloomfield, CT, US

10001+ employees

http://www.cigna.com

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