[Hiring] Director, Compensation @Fulton Bank

Role Description

This is a full-time remote opportunity within Fulton Bank's footprint (DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA), requiring monthly travel (~2-5 days/month) to Fulton's headquarters in Lancaster, PA.

This role leads the Compensation function, setting strategic direction in close partnership with the CHRO. It is accountable for the development of a forward-looking, market-competitive compensation philosophy and frameworks that enable the organization to attract, retain, and motivate talent while supporting long-term business performance.

• Oversees the strategy, design, and evolution of compensation programs, including base pay structures, incentive plans, equity strategies, and all related communications.
• Ensures alignment with enterprise goals, shareholder expectations, and pay-for-performance principles.
• Drives the ongoing assessment, refinement, and communications of compensation programs based on market trends, regulatory developments, and organizational priorities.
• Includes oversight of all executive compensation programs, including design and governance of short- and long-term incentives, equity plans, and related policies.
• Responsible for preparing and presenting materials for the HR Committee of the Board of Directors, supporting proxy statement disclosures (CD&A and related tables), ensuring regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC requirements).
• Manages equity program administration and other executive compensation-related initiatives ensuring strong governance, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
• Partners closely with senior leadership to attract, retain, and motivate key talent through innovative and data-driven compensation practices.
• Key member of the Employee Experience Council.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and communication strategy for Fulton’s base pay, incentive plans, equity programs, and executive compensation structures and programs.
• Support and consult internal business group clients on compensation-related matters, including:
  • Conducting competitive market analyses
  • Internal equity reviews
  • Advising on job design
  • Conducting job evaluations and FLSA determinations
  • Advising on job offers
• Collaborate with the Compensation team to ensure compensation program information, incentive program summaries, policies, and procedures are current and delivered timely.
• Assist in the management, development, and implementation of executive compensation programs and processes in alignment with Total Rewards priorities.
• Evaluate, develop, and administer incentive programs, including production and commission plans.
• Lead Executive Compensation priorities with HR colleagues to propose improvements to compensation programs and administrative processes.
• Participate in Total Rewards workstream for M&A deals focusing on executive compensation items.
• Responsible for executive compensation processes including pay analyses and stock award valuation modeling.
• Act as key contact for Directors of the Board for all HR-related questions.
• Oversee compensation audits conducted by Internal Audit.
• Participate on cross-departmental teams and communicate with staff at all levels.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• Required Experience:
  • 10 or more years in the compensation field, including market pricing/benchmarking, job evaluations, incentive plan design, and project management.
  • 5 or more years of executive compensation experience in a public company, including preparation of the proxy CD&A tables and stock plan administration.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Executive Compensation Professional, Certified Compensation Professional, or SHRM-CP.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and executive presentation skills (Required).
  • Excels in data analytics (Required).
  • Project management skills (Required).
  • Digital acumen; leveraging technology and applications to automate/streamline compensation and Total Rewards processes (Required).
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with Workday (Preferred).

Benefits

• Medical plans with prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending account or health savings account depending on the medical plan chosen.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off programs including holiday pay and paid volunteer time.
• Disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Educational assistance.
• A robust wellness program with financial incentives.