Vice President, Compensation
Vice President, Compensation
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$ 290000 - 310000
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Job Description
Dover is seeking a strategic and collaborative Vice President Compensation to lead global executive and broad-based compensation across the enterprise. This role is accountable for the design governance communication and administration of compensation programs that support business strategy drive performance and ensure market competitiveness and leader will serve as the key advisor to senior executives and the Compensation Committee of the Board providing expert analysis and guidance on total compensation strategy including base bonus and equity programs. The role partners closely with senior HR Legal and Finance leaders as well as Operating Companies to ensure aligned efficient and scalable practices across the organization.
The VP Compensation is a core member of Dovers Total Rewards leadership team and plays a pivotal role in shaping global rewards strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction for enterprise-wide and global executive and broad-based compensation programs.
- Serve as primary advisor to senior leadership and the Boards Compensation Committee.
- Oversee design and administration of base pay short- and long-term incentive plans and equity awards across all regions.
- Partner with external consultants and internal leaders on market analysis benchmarking and plan competitiveness.
- Lead the annual merit incentive and long-term equity planning cycles including performance updates and payout modeling.
- Ensure programs meet all regulatory requirements governance standards and internal policies.
- Prepare materials and lead Compensation Committee discussions support executive compensation disclosures and Proxy filings.
- Monitor and integrate regional compensation practices to ensure global consistency and local compliance.
- Guide communication strategies and provide subject matter expertise to HR Finance and senior leaders.
- Lead and develop a small team of compensation professionals and matrixed partners across the enterprise.
- Collaborate with the broader team to ensure alignment across compensation benefits mobility and recognition strategies.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in human resources business finance or related field required MBA strongly preferred
- 20 years of progressive experience in compensation including global executive and broad-based program design and implementation.
- 10 years in leadership roles with accountability for managing enterprise-wide and international compensation programs.
- Deep expertise in executive compensation governance market trends plan design and stakeholder communications.
- Strong understanding of compliance and reporting requirements (SEC IRS global regulatory frameworks).
- Exceptional data analysis financial modeling and communication skills.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders collaborate across functions and navigate complexity.
- Experience managing Board-level interactions and developing effective compensation committee materials.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- High integrity and sound judgment with a track record of handling sensitive information responsibly.
- Executive presence with excellent interpersonal influencing and consulting skills.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on capability and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Global mindset and ability to adapt compensation strategies across cultural legal and business contexts.
- Growth-oriented with the potential to take on broader Total Rewards leadership responsibilities.
About Us
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components specialty systems consumable supplies software and digital solutions and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products Clean Energy & Fueling Imaging & Identification Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years our team of approximately 24000 employees takes an ownership mindset collaborating with customers to redefine whats possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove Illinois Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under DOV. Additional information is available at.
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Work Arrangement : Hybrid
Pay Range: $290000.00 - $310000.00 annually
This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
This position is eligible to earn other compensation in the form of LTIP as governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
We consider several job-related non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position including but not limited to the positions responsibilities a candidates work experience a candidates education/training the positions location and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption surrogacy and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental military jury duty and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.
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Job Function :Human Resources
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
