Sr. Director, Compensation

Sr. Director, Compensation

NRG is seeking a visionary and strategic Senior Director, Compensation to lead the evolution of our compensation philosophy and programs. This is a highly visible, critical role responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate top talent, directly enabling NRG's business objectives.

You will serve as a key advisor to the senior-most executive team and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, providing expert guidance on all compensation matters. This role requires a leader who can balance strategic thinking with flawless execution, serving as the enterprise-wide subject matter expert on broad-based, sales, and executive compensation.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Strategic Vision & Leadership :
• Define, develop, and execute NRG's long-term compensation strategy, ensuring tight alignment with our business goals, talent philosophy, and financial plans.
• Serve as the primary architect of the company's compensation philosophy, ensuring it remains competitive, equitable, and effective in a dynamic market.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing compensation team, fostering a culture of partnership, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement.
• Define and manage the annual budget for all compensation programs and departmental operations.
• Executive & Board Engagement :
• Act as the primary point of contact for the preparation of materials and analyses for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Develop compelling and clear presentations on complex and often sensitive executive compensation topics, including short- and long-term incentive design, peer group analysis, and regulatory considerations.
• Confidently and effectively communicate with and advise senior executives and board members, building credibility through deep expertise and data-driven insights.
• Oversee the development of the Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) section of the annual proxy statement in partnership with Legal and Finance.
• Program Design & Administration :
• Lead the design, implementation, and administration of all compensation programs for the enterprise.
• Executive Compensation : Oversee all aspects of executive pay, including base salary, annual incentives, long-term equity awards, and perquisites.
• Equity Programs : Manage the strategy and administration of all equity compensation programs, including the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Performance Share Units (PSUs). Monitor share usage, dilution, and market trends.
• Incentive Compensation : Direct the design and governance of the corporate annual bonus plan, as well as all sales and commission-based incentive plans, ensuring they drive the right behaviors and business outcomes.
• Broad-Based Compensation : Oversee the company's job architecture, salary structures, and market pricing activities to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.

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The base salary range for this position is : $208,480-$375,240. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M / F / Protected Veteran Status / Disability. Level, Title and / or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.