Associate, Executive Compensation

**Be part of an amazing story.** Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work. **Job Overview** **Associate, Executive Compensation** supports the execution and administration of enterprise-wide incentive compensation programs for executive and professional colleagues. As a member of the Executive Compensation team, the associate collaborates with senior leadership and partners across Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and other key functions. **What You Will Do** **Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program Administration** - Oversee the day-to-day administration of the LTI program, including modeling and analysis, financial planning and forecasting, participant communications, and education. - Manage the full lifecycle of equity awards, including grant approvals, vesting, exercises, settlements, and terminations. - Ensure the accuracy of grant tracking, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with SEC, IRS, tax, and accounting requirements. - Monitor program performance and provide regular reporting and updates to key stakeholders. - Partner cross-functionally with Compensation, HR Technology, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and Tax teams to support accurate budgeting, processing, and reporting of equity awards through systems such as Oracle HCM and Charles Schwab. - Serve as a primary point of contact for plan participants, people leaders, and HR/Talent Acquisition business partners, responding to inquiries related to eligibility, vesting, taxation, and program design. - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve the colleague experience. - Stay informed of market trends, industry best practices, and regulatory developments, providing insights and supporting the development of materials that facilitate program-related discussions and decision-making. **Proxy Support** - Draft and review compensation-related tables and disclosures for the annual proxy statement, including: - Summary Compensation Table - Grants of Plan-Based Awards - Outstanding Equity Awards - Pay Versus Performance (PVP) - Support the development of the Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) section of the annual proxy statement through data analysis, narrative drafting, and stakeholder review. - Serve as a primary liaison with proxy advisory firms, including Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). **Governance & Compliance** - Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards, regulatory requirements, and internal and external audit expectations across all areas of responsibility. **Additional Responsibilities** - Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities. - In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned. **Skills You Will Need** **Executive Compensation Administration**: Demonstrated knowledge of executive compensation programs, including the administration of long-term incentive plans, equity-based compensation, and executive reward strategies. **Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program Management**: Proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of LTI programs, including grant administration, vesting, exercises, settlements, terminations, participant communications, and program education. **Equity Compensation Expertise**: Strong understanding of equity award administration, grant tracking, reconciliations, and compliance requirements related to stock-based compensation plans. **Financial Analysis and Forecasting**: Advanced anal…