Executive Compensation Manager

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

The Executive Compensation Manager on the Center of Excellence (COE) team is responsible for handling the design, administration, and governance of Ferguson’s executive compensation programs. This role ensures that executive pay programs are competitive, performance-driven, and aligned with Ferguson’s strategic objectives, shareholder expectations, and regulatory requirements.

The position will lead all aspects of the day-to-day management of executive pay programs—including annual and long-term incentives, equity awards, and perquisites—while providing subject matter expertise and analytical insights to HR, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership.

The Executive Compensation Manager will also play a key role in preparing Compensation Committee materials, leading compliance with disclosure requirements and supporting executive-level decision-making.

Location:

This role is approved to be fully remote and can be based anywhere in the United States.   

Responsibilities:

• Support the strategy of Ferguson’s executive compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentive plans, long-term incentives, and equity programs.

• Support the design and refinement of Ferguson’s executive compensation philosophy, incentive structures, and governance frameworks.

• Partner with Legal, Finance, and the Director of Executive Compensation to prepare Compensation Committee materials, proxy disclosures, and CD&A reporting.

• Conduct detailed benchmarking, market analyses, and modeling to ensure executive pay is competitive and aligned with company performance.

• Handle annual CEO, NEO, and executive pay review processes by direction of the Director of Executive Compensation.

• Support the administration of equity awards, including grant issuance, vesting, exercises, and associated reporting.

• Ensure compliance with SEC, IRS, and other regulatory requirements impacting executive compensation.

• Provide data-driven insights and reporting to help inform the Compensation Committee and senior leadership decisions.

• Collaborate with external consultants, survey providers, and vendors to ensure effective governance and competitive program design.

• Partner with Compensation Operations team members on executive pay and governance practices.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience, with at least 3–5 years focused on executive compensation.

• Strong knowledge of executive compensation design, governance, and regulatory compliance (SEC, IRS, Dodd-Frank, etc.).

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with ability to assess pay-for-performance alignment.

• Experience preparing materials for senior executives and Boards of Directors/Compensation Committees.

• High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive and confidential data.

• Experience with compensation technologies and reporting tools (Workday strongly preferred).

• Strong communication, influencing, and executive presentation skills.

• Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP) or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.

• Experience in a large, publicly traded, multi-site organization; distribution, industrial, or retail sector experience preferred.

• Familiarity with global executive pay practices, proxy disclosures, and shareholder engagement a plus.

• Highly motivated and engaging individual with a strong business insight.

• Strong collaborative attitude with proven skills in creating positive relationships.

• An operational mentality with a customer service orientation.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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