VP Executive & Incentive Compensation

17148
Compensation
Orlando, FL
April 1, 2026

Executive Compensation Strategy & Governance

  • Develop and maintain the executive compensation philosophy and strategy aligned to business priorities, talent needs, and shareholder/owner expectations.

  • Provide trusted advisory support to the CHRO and executive leaders on executive pay, competitive positioning, and retention risks.

  • Lead governance for executive pay decisions, including annual pay reviews, promotions, offers, and retention packages for executives and critical leaders.

  • Ensure a consistent and defensible approach to job evaluation, leveling, and benchmarking for executive roles.

  • Establish decision frameworks and controls for discretionary awards, one-time grants, and special arrangements.

  • Partner with key stakeholders on contract terms (i.e., employment agreements, severance, non-competes, claw backs) and ensure program documentation is equitable and consistent.

  • Ensure executive and incentive programs comply with relevant laws, regulations, and governance requirements. 

  • Implement controls and audit-ready processes for plan administration, approvals, and data integrity.

  • Partner with VP Total Rewards on STI, LTI, and other incentive compensation programs.

 

Incentive Programs

  • Oversee enterprise incentive governance across functions to drive consistency, transparency, and operational excellence.

  • Partner with Finance and business leadership to define performance measures, targets, thresholds, and payout curves to reinforce strategy execution.

  • Lead periodic assessments of program effectiveness (e.g., performance differentiation, goal rigor, cost vs. outcome).

  • Lead strategy, modeling, and administration for long-term incentive design (equity and/or cash-based LTIP), including award guidelines, grant practices, and vesting/performance features.

  • Support organizational change initiatives related to sales and marketing compensation and incentives ensuring plans are understood, properly implemented and financially sustainable. 

 

Analytics, Modeling, and Market Intelligence

  • Lead market pricing and benchmarking using reputable survey sources; interpret trends and recommend actions to remain competitive.

  • Deliver clear analytics and insights (i.e. pay mix, competitiveness, internal equity, incentive outcomes, cost modeling).

  • Build executive-ready summaries and dashboards to support compensation decisions and governance.

 

Leadership & Operations

  • Lead and develop a high-performing executive compensation function; establish standards and scalable processes.

  • Improve operational efficiency through automation, documentation, and streamlined governance workflows.

  • Manage relationships with executive compensation consultants and other vendors as needed.

  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance leaders to align compensation programs with business goals.

     

  • Embodies the Hilton Grand Vacations Values of Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, Now.

  • Completes all required Company training/compliance courses as assigned.

  • Adheres to Company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.

Executive Compensation Strategy & Governance

  • Develop and maintain the executive compensation philosophy and strategy aligned to business priorities, talent needs, and shareholder/owner expectations.

  • Provide trusted advisory support to the CHRO and executive leaders on executive pay, competitive positioning, and retention risks.

  • Lead governance for executive pay decisions, including annual pay reviews, promotions, offers, and retention packages for executives and critical leaders.

  • Ensure a consistent and defensible approach to job evaluation, leveling, and benchmarking for executive roles.

  • Establish decision frameworks and controls for discretionary awards, one-time grants, and special arrangements.

  • Partner with key stakeholders on contract terms (i.e., employment agreements, severance, non-competes, claw backs) and ensure program documentation is equitable and consistent.

  • Ensure executive and incentive programs comply with relevant laws, regulations, and governance requirements. 

  • Implement controls and audit-ready processes for plan administration, approvals, and data integrity.

  • Partner with VP Total Rewards on STI, LTI, and other incentive compensation programs.

 

Incentive Programs

  • Oversee enterprise incentive governance across functions to drive consistency, transparency, and operational excellence.

  • Partner with Finance and business leadership to define performance measures, targets, thresholds, and payout curves to reinforce strategy execution.

  • Lead periodic assessments of program effectiveness (e.g., performance differentiation, goal rigor, cost vs. outcome).

  • Lead strategy, modeling, and administration for long-term incentive design (equity and/or cash-based LTIP), including award guidelines, grant practices, and vesting/performance features.

  • Support organizational change initiatives related to sales and marketing compensation and incentives ensuring plans are understood, properly implemented and financially sustainable. 

 

Analytics, Modeling, and Market Intelligence

  • Lead market pricing and benchmarking using reputable survey sources; interpret trends and recommend actions to remain competitive.

  • Deliver clear analytics and insights (i.e. pay mix, competitiveness, internal equity, incentive outcomes, cost modeling).

  • Build executive-ready summaries and dashboards to support compensation decisions and governance.

 

Leadership & Operations

  • Lead and develop a high-performing executive compensation function; establish standards and scalable processes.

  • Improve operational efficiency through automation, documentation, and streamlined governance workflows.

  • Manage relationships with executive compensation consultants and other vendors as needed.

  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance leaders to align compensation programs with business goals.

     

  • Embodies the Hilton Grand Vacations Values of Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, Now.

  • Completes all required Company training/compliance courses as assigned.

  • Adheres to Company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.

To fulfill this role successfully, the individual should possess the following qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:

  • Deep expertise in compensation, including executive compensation and incentive plan design. 
  • Strong expertise in incentive plan mechanics, performance measures design, and pay-for-performance alignment. 
  • Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills; ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations. 
  • Ability to influence executive leaders and drive enterprise-wide changes.
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen.
  • Advanced Excel and data visualization skills.
  • Strong communication and people leadership skills.

In addition, the following qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience are preferred:

  • Experience presenting to Executives/Boards.
  • Knowledge of global regulatory environments.
  • Familiarity with incentive compensation management software (i.e. Varicent).
  • Familiarity with CRM and HRIS platforms (i.e. Salesforce, Oracle).

Experience in hospitality, travel, or consumer-facing industries. 

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