Inspire Brands is seeking a Director of Executive Compensation to lead the design, governance, and administration of executive compensation programs for a large, multi-brand restaurant company. This role will focus on building executive pay programs that are built to public-company standards, performance-oriented, well-governed, and scalable, supporting the company’s long-term growth and evolving business needs. The Director will partner closely with senior leadership and the Board of Directors to ensure executive compensation programs are competitive, aligned with business strategy, and grounded in strong governance and risk management practices.

This role will sit onsite at our Atlanta Support Center 4 days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Compensation Strategy & Program Design

Design, implement, and administer executive compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, equity or equity-like awards, and executive benefits
Ensure pay-for-performance alignment across multiple brands and leadership roles
Partner with HR, Finance, and Legal to align compensation programs with business objectives and financial performance

Governance & Best Practices

Establish and maintain executive compensation frameworks, policies, and processes aligned with leading market and public-company best practices
Apply experience from complex or regulated environments to ensure programs are well-documented, defensible, and scalable
Monitor emerging trends in executive compensation, governance, and incentive design

Board & Compensation Committee Support

Oversee annual and long-term incentive program cycles, including performance metric design, goal setting, modeling, and payout calculations
Support the design and administration of equity and long-term incentive plans, ensuring clarity, consistency, and operational balance
Balance enterprise-wide consistency with flexibility across brands and leadership teams

Risk Management, Compliance & Controls

Ensure executive compensation programs comply with applicable tax, legal, and regulatory requirements
Implement strong controls, documentation, and review processes
Partner with internal stakeholders to support audits, reviews, and governance assessments

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Build executive compensation capability within the Total Rewards of HR function
Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and HRIS teams to ensure accurate execution and reporting
Drive continuous improvement in analytics, tools, and executive compensation processes

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 4 Year Degree / Bachelor’s

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

10+ years progressive experience in executive compensation, total rewards, or related fields

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

Executive presence and credibility with the ability to influence senior leaders and engage effectively with the Board of Directors
Highly collaborative, cross-functional leader who partners seamlessly with Finance, Legal, HR, and other stakeholders
Strategic and analytical mindset with strong business acumen
Ability to communicate complex compensation topics clearly and credibly
High level of discretion, integrity, and judgment able to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidence
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.

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Director, Executive Compensation