Director, Executive Compensation

The opportunity Unity is dedicated to fostering an innovative and inclusive workplace. Reporting to the VP of Total Rewards, the Director of Executive Compensation will lead how we design, govern, and deliver compensation for Unity's top leadership. This role goes far beyond running market data. We are looking for a strategic leader who can navigate complex equity designs, proxy disclosures, and Compensation Committee governance. You will partner directly with our C-Suite, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure our executive pay programs are competitive, defensible, and aligned with our shareholders. We are looking for someone who leads with strong judgment, values clarity over complexity, and can translate highly technical compensation concepts into plain English for our business leaders and the Board. What you'll be doing Board Committee Governance: Lead the preparation of materials and strategic narratives for the Human Capital and Compensation Committee (HCCC). Partner directly with the VP of Total Rewards, CEO, CFO, and CLO on executive pay strategy and approvals. Proxy Disclosures: Own the drafting of the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CDA) for the annual proxy statement. Ensure compliance with SEC regulations, manage Say-on-Pay readiness, and stay ahead of external governance trends. Executive Plan Design: Design and govern executive short-term and long-term incentive plans (including our PSU and RSU programs). You will balance the need to attract and retain top-tier executive talent with strict fiscal discipline around Stock-Based Compensation (SBC) expense and burn rate. Benchmarking Consultant Management: Manage the relationship with our external compensation consultant. Lead executive benchmarking, peer group selection, and competitive pay analysis for the C-Suite and senior leadership. Executive Offers Transitions: Partner with Executive Recruiting to build competitive, compelling offer packages for VP+ external hires. Manage the compensation mechanics for executive promotions, transitions, and separations. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop other members of the team, elevating their technical expertise and business partnership skills. What we're looking for Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum seven (7) years of experience in compensation management, with at least three (3) years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market analysis, and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions based on findings. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Additional information Relocation support is not available for this position Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position Benefits At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance. Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status. While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program Life at Unity Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all o ... (truncated, view full listing at source)