American Electric Power · 15 hours ago
Executive Compensation Consultant
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expAmerican Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe and innovative energy solutions. The Executive Compensation Consultant will design, implement, and communicate executive compensation programs that align with the company's strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Support the development and administration of executive compensation and incentive programs, including base salary, annual incentives, and long-term incentives
Assist in drafting regulatory testimony and responding to data requests related to compensation programs
Evaluate design alternatives and recommend solutions that align with the company’s executive compensation philosophy
Collaborate on drafting compensation-related disclosures for the annual proxy statement
Prepare and present recommendations to senior leadership on programs that drive attraction and retention of key talent
Lead market analyses to ensure competitive executive compensation practices
Provide expertise on executive and stock compensation issues to business leaders and HR teams
Assess new or revised executive roles to determine appropriate job grades and salary ranges
Stay current on legal and regulatory changes impacting executive and stock compensation; recommend adjustments as needed
Assist in preparing plans, analyses, and presentation materials for the HR Committee of the Board of Directors (Compensation Committee)
Oversee administration and execution of stock plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or Industrial Management
Minimum of 2 years of Compensation experience as part of 5 years of progressive experience in executive compensation, equity awards, incentive plan design, or 2 years of compensation experience as part of 5 years in a field that requires strong analytical and written communications skills
Preferred
Certified Compensation and/or Benefits designation preferred
Master's degree preferred
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with all levels of management
Ability to apply analytical, problem solving and influencing skills, while developing a deep technical expertise in executive and stock compensation
Strong business & financial acumen, exhibiting an ability to understand business needs and talent implications of compensation
Ability to identify and analyze issues, develop solutions, and make sound dependable decisions
Ability to work and manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities quickly
Ability to maintain effective relationships with vendors such as salary survey providers, compensation consultants, and stock plan administrators
Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
High discretion with confidential information
Experience building strong & effective cross cultural & cross functional relationships
Benefits
A unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.03BKey Investors
GRIP ProgramInvenergy
2025-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $3.5B
2023-10-19Grant· $27.8M
2023-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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