Head of Equity & Executive Compensation

TL;DR

Head of Equity & Executive Compensation: Lead the global strategy, design, and governance of equity and executive pay programs with an accent on equity architecture, LTI structures, and board governance. Focus on strategic modelling of equity pools, ensuring regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, and building scalable policy frameworks during rapid growth.

Location: United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and provide proof of employment eligibility.

Compensation Range: $154,000 - $185,000 USD

Company

hirify.global leads cloud computing for the global AI economy, headquartered in Amsterdam, listed on Nasdaq, with R&D hubs in Europe, North America, and Israel, and over 1400 employees including 400+ engineers.

What you will do

• Design and evolve global equity vehicles including RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and LTI structures with vesting logic and performance periods.
• Lead executive and board governance by designing CEO/ELT packages and preparing pay-for-performance materials for the Compensation Committee and Board.
• Manage equity pool planning, utilization tracking, and strategic financial modelling for dilution and burn rates.
• Establish global policy frameworks for eligibility, leaver treatment, and role changes across geographies.
• Develop equity education materials like FAQs, offer templates, and manager guides to communicate value to employees.
• Oversee compliance, tax risks, operational leadership of a team, and relationships with external equity administration vendors.

Requirements

• Significant experience leading global equity and executive compensation in high-growth international tech environments.
• Deep expertise in RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and LTI design.
• Direct experience preparing and presenting to Board-level Compensation Committees.
• Strong financial modelling skills for dilution, burn rates, and equity pool management.
• Proven people leadership managing specialized technical teams.
• Familiarity with equity administration platforms like Computershare, Shareworks, Carta, Fidelity.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Dynamic, collaborative environment valuing initiative and innovation.