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Executive Compensation Manager

Rehlko · Milwaukee, WI · $98,900–$152,300 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about an executive pay program you designed or redesigned. What problem was it solving?

What they are checking: Whether they have shaped real programs tied to business goals, not just administered existing ones.

Tell me about a time you had to present a pay recommendation to a board or compensation committee.

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate clearly and handle tough questions from directors.

Tell me about a mistake in a compensation calculation and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they own errors quickly and fix processes so they do not happen again.

What would you do

A senior leader asks you for an off-cycle raise for one of their executives. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they apply consistent standards and data while staying a helpful partner to senior leaders.

How do you keep executive compensation information confidential across HR, finance and legal?

What they are checking: Whether they treat highly sensitive data with the discretion the role requires.

About the work

How would you build a peer group for benchmarking executive pay at a global energy and power equipment company?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how peer choice drives pay outcomes and can defend the selection.

Walk me through how you design an annual incentive plan with metrics that actually drive the right behavior.

What they are checking: Whether they know how metric choice and goal setting can reward the wrong things if done carelessly.

How do long-term incentives differ in a privately held company compared with a public one?

What they are checking: Whether they can design equity-like rewards without a stock price, which matters for many private companies.

How do you work with finance to model the cost of an incentive plan before it is approved?

What they are checking: Whether they can model payout scenarios and accounting impact so leaders understand what they are approving.

What compensation surveys and data sources have you used, and how do you judge their quality?

What they are checking: Whether they know the limits of survey data and avoid false precision in recommendations.

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The full job description

As published by Rehlko.

Why Work at Rehlko Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future! What We Offer At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide: • Competitive compensation and benefits • Work-life flexibility • Recognition and rewards • Development and career opportunities • A safe and inclusive workplace Why You Will Love this Job Location: Hybrid in Glendale, WI The salary range for this position is $ 98,900 to $152,300.00 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. The Executive Compensation Manager is responsible for the design support, administration, governance, analytics, and reporting of executive compensation programs. This role partners closely with Total Rewards, Finance, Legal, Corporate Secretary, Payroll, Equity Administration, and external advisors to ensure executive compensation programs are competitive, compliant, governance-ready, and aligned with stakeholder expectations. The role plays a critical role in supporting executive compensation disclosures, equity program administration, Board and Compensation Committee materials, peer benchmarking, incentive plan governance, and executive compensation controls. Specific Responsibilities: Executive Compensation Administration • Administer annual executive compensation processes for officers and senior leadership. • Support base salary, annual incentive, and long-term incentive program administration. • Maintain executive compensation records, compensation histories, award agreements, and governance documentation. • Coordinate compensation actions for executive hires, promotions, retention awards, and severance arrangements. Equity Compensation Management • Administer executive equity programs including RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and other long-term incentive vehicles. • Manage grant processing, vesting schedules, award documentation, and participant communications. • Maintain executive equity data integrity and support reconciliation with Finance, Payroll, and external equity platforms. • Support share reserve planning, burn-rate analysis, and dilution modeling for Board review. • Support preparation of executive compensation information for disclosure requirements. • Partner with Legal and Finance on executive compensation tables and related disclosures. • Assist with development and implementation of executive compensation governance policies. • Maintain audit-ready documentation supporting compensation decisions and disclosures. • Support Compensation Committee and Board reporting requirements. Conduct executive compensation benchmarking against approved peer groups. • Analyze executive pay levels, pay mix, incentive leverage, and competitive positioning. • Prepare executive compensation analytics and recommendations for leadership review. • Monitor market trends and evolving practices. Governance & Compliance • Ensure executive compensation programs comply with applicable regulations, governance standards, and company policies. • Support internal and external audits related to compensation and equity administration. • Maintain compliant documentation and controls as the company transitions to public-company requirements. • Assist with compliance related to insider trading, clawback policies, stock ownership guidelines, and executive compensation governance. Analytics & Reporting • Develop executive compensation dashboards and reporting. • Provide recurring executive compensation analyses for Compensation Committee materials. • Monitor compensation spend, equity utilization, executive pay competitiveness, and governance metrics. • Produce ad hoc executive compensation modeling and scenario analyses. Requirements: • 5+ years compensation experience. • 3+ years executive compensation and/or equity administration experience. • Experience with executive compensation consulting, equity administration, or Compensation Committee support strongly preferred. • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. • CCP preferred. • CEP (Certified Equity Professional) highly desirable. • Advanced Excel and financial modeling. • Experience with Workday Compensation. • Experience with equity administration platforms (Morgan Stanley Shareworks, E*TRADE, Fidelity, Carta, Merrill, etc.). • Strong executive reporting and presentation skills. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. The Salary range for this position is $98,900.00-$125,600.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. About Us Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are . In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!? Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact EnergyJobs@rehlko.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Our Values Curiosity – Seek, learn, share Trust – Go farther together Pace – Focus to go faster Excellence – Find the win every day

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