Director of Total Rewards
Company: LanzaTech, Inc
Location: Skokie
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
Welcome to the Post Pollution Future with LanzaTechA
post-pollution world is inevitable, and people will either be part
of it, or the planet will go on without us. At LanzaTech, our
technology platform is transforming waste carbon into everyday
products, to meet the needs of this moment. Our science is
state-of-the-art, but the idea is simple. We use nature to heal
nature. We capture carbon emissions which are then fed into
bioreactors where trillions of carbon-hungry microbes go to work.
These tiny dynamos consume the waste gases and produce valuable raw
material commodities. Pure enough to be resold, repurposed, and
recycled again - from sustainable jet fuel to beverage bottles, to
yoga pants.Founded in New Zealand, we are a global women-led
company with an international footprint and a diverse employee
population. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are a key part of our
mission and core values which we show through our hiring, our
leadership, our efforts to educate internally and willingness to
learn.In addition, we have announced our plan to merge with AMCI
Acquisition Corp. II and expect to become a publicly traded company
on Nasdaq. Come join the team as we strive to make a Post Pollution
Future!Exciting collaborations with LanzaTech (LT) CarbonSmartTM
Products:
- 2022 - H&M announced their collaboration with LT with a
clothing line to be launched in 2023
- 2022 - Coty, Inc. - LT recycled carbon ethanol to be used in
majority of fragrance portfolio by 2023
- 2022 - DrogerieMark (dm) in Germany, launched a range of
packaging for their "Denk Mit" range of dish soap
- 2022 - Danone announced a collaboration to make packaging for
the Mizone water line in China
- 2022 - Craghoppers, UK outdoor company, made a fleece from
recycled carbon, to be launched in 2023
- 2021 - Collaborations with ZARA, lululemon & L'Or--al using
recycled carbon in their apparel & packagingNotable
acknowledgments:
- 2022 - Winner of "Air" Category at the 23rdAnnual Energy Globe
Awards
- 2022 - Fix Our Climate finalist for Earthshot Prize (only US
company to be a finalist)
- 2022 - Jennifer Holmgren, CEO: TiE Sustainability Entrepreneur
of the Year
- 2021 - Biofuels Digest #1 Hottest Company in Renewable Fuels,
Chemicals & BiomaterialsInterested in learning more? Visit us atand
download/stream our latest CarbonSmartTMPodcast on,,or wherever you
receive your podcasts!This position is open to candidates
authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for
any employer. LanzaTech is an Equal Employment Opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age,
genetic information, disability, or veteran status.Position
Summary: LanzaTech is looking to grow our People Operations team
with a Director of Total Rewards who will be responsible for the
design, development, administration, and monitoring of executive
and company compensation programs. Working in partnership with our
Chief People Officer, you will develop and implement a Total
Rewards philosophy. You will be working with key executives along
with our Legal and Finance teams. Looking for a dynamic
professional ready to jump headfirst into the role during this
incredible time of growth for LanzaTech!
- Provide consultation on executive compensation matters to
senior executives and human resources.
- Oversee the preparation of materials and presentations for
proxy disclosure/other required filings and for the Compensation
Committee of the Board of Directors.
- Responsible for the preparation of job descriptions, job
evaluation and salary surveys, and establishes salary
structures.
- Develops compensation budgets, prepares policies and procedures
to ensure the achievement of equitable and competitive employee
compensation.
- Ensures programs are aligned with best market practices.
- Effectively communicates and leads consultation with key
executives, Legal, Finance, and outside consulting firms as
necessary to complete job responsibilities.
- Assists directly or engages/manages outside consultants with
tax and other specialized matters related to compensation.
- Evaluates the market data and provides consultation on new hire
offers, retention bonuses, and promotion recommendations.Total
Rewards Key DutiesIn partnership with the Chief People Officer,
develop and articulate a Total Rewards philosophy that is reviewed
and renewed annually.Drives the strategic development, design,
implementation, communication, maintenance and compliance of all
compensation programs to align with the company's Total Rewards
philosophy and business objectives.Identifies, develops, and
delivers strategic compensation programs that meet and anticipate
the internal needs of the organization while monitoring external
trends in the marketplace.Leads the Total Rewards team manages
performance and ensures the team is skilled and competent in
delivery of HR services to the organization.Responsible to manage
and communicate all compensation programs, including the
development/maintenance of base salary ranges and other
compensation practices for the company's various business
units.Analyses jobs, salaries, and incentives in order to evaluate
internal equity, external competitiveness, and legal compliance of
pay practices.Plans, develops and/or participates in area and
industry compensation surveys or special compensation studies,
including market-based pricing, to ensure the company's competitive
position within the marketplace. Review and analyse findings,
assess unique company needs and develop specific recommendations to
management with respect to the compensation structure.Directs the
job evaluation process and maintenance of consistent and accurate
job descriptions across the organization.Prepare materials for
meetings of the Compensation Committee of the Board throughout the
year. Research and recommend agenda items for the Compensation
Committee, including making recommendations to senior management
and preparing meeting materials.Manage executive compensation
administration, including executive benchmarking, salary increases,
short-term incentives, long-term incentives, key metric tracking,
stockholder ownership guidelines, executive severance, and other
executive policies.Consult with HR Business Partners, Talent
Acquisition team and Hiring Managers to create competitive offer
packages for key strategic executive hires. Review and approve
executive offer packages to ensure competitiveness and compliance
with governance guidelines.In collaboration with Legal, prepare
executive compensation materials and documentation necessary for
required filings, the annual proxy statement and annual shareholder
meeting.Partner with Finance on executive compensation budget, tax
and accounting issues.Participate in benchmarking forums, maintain
executive compensation policies and procedures, and prepare
compensation-related communications.Establish, build, and maintain
strong relationships with leaders and managers across the
organization to ensure our compensation structure supports our
strategic objectives.Educate leaders, managers, and employees on
the company's Total Rewards philosophy.Required Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Human Resources or
related field required, MBA or master's degree preferred
- 10 years of experience designing, managing, and administering
compensation programs; incentive compensation plan design
experience required
- 5+ years of solid experience working in Executive
Compensation
- Equity plan experience required
- Experience working with senior management, Boards and
compensation committees required
- Global compensation experience preferred
- Desire to work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving
environment; ability to work well under pressure and to manage
multiple priorities
- Experience working within newly public company, start-up
organization or companies with M&A activity.Required Skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and to cultivate and sustain
strong partnerships with internal and external clients and
colleagues
- Well-developed analytical skills
- Exceptional leadership, communication and influencing
skills
- Experience in complex project management with the ability to
deliver quality recommendations and solutions
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint)
- Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to build and lead a diverse team and operate in a fast
paced, global, entrepreneurial environment is key
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