Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.
Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.
Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.
At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
What We Offer
At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Work-life flexibility
Recognition and rewards
Development and career opportunities
A safe and inclusive workplace
Why You Will Love this Job
Location: Hybrid in Glendale, WI
The Senior Executive Compensation Specialist is responsible for the design support, administration, governance, analytics, and reporting of executive compensation programs. This role partners closely with Total Rewards, Finance, Legal, Corporate Secretary, Payroll, Equity Administration, and external advisors to ensure executive compensation programs are competitive, compliant, governance-ready, and aligned with stakeholder expectations.
The role plays a critical role in supporting executive compensation disclosures, equity program administration, Board and Compensation Committee materials, peer benchmarking, incentive plan governance, and executive compensation controls.
Specific Responsibilities:
Executive Compensation Administration
Administer annual executive compensation processes for officers and senior leadership.
Support base salary, annual incentive, and long-term incentive program administration.
Maintain executive compensation records, compensation histories, award agreements, and governance documentation.
Coordinate compensation actions for executive hires, promotions, retention awards, and severance arrangements.
Equity Compensation Management
Administer executive equity programs including RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and other long-term incentive vehicles.
Manage grant processing, vesting schedules, award documentation, and participant communications.
Maintain executive equity data integrity and support reconciliation with Finance, Payroll, and external equity platforms.
Support share reserve planning, burn-rate analysis, and dilution modeling for Board review.
Support preparation of executive compensation information for disclosure requirements.
Partner with Legal and Finance on executive compensation tables and related disclosures.
Assist with development and implementation of executive compensation governance policies.
Maintain audit-ready documentation supporting compensation decisions and disclosures.
Support Compensation Committee and Board reporting requirements.
Conduct executive compensation benchmarking against approved peer groups.
Analyze executive pay levels, pay mix, incentive leverage, and competitive positioning.
Prepare executive compensation analytics and recommendations for leadership review.
Monitor market trends and evolving practices.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure executive compensation programs comply with applicable regulations, governance standards, and company policies.
Support internal and external audits related to compensation and equity administration.
Maintain compliant documentation and controls as the company transitions to public-company requirements.
Assist with compliance related to insider trading, clawback policies, stock ownership guidelines, and executive compensation governance.
Analytics & Reporting
Develop executive compensation dashboards and reporting.
Provide recurring executive compensation analyses for Compensation Committee materials.
Monitor compensation spend, equity utilization, executive pay competitiveness, and governance metrics.
Produce ad hoc executive compensation modeling and scenario analyses.
Requirements:
5+ years compensation experience.
3+ years executive compensation and/or equity administration experience.
Experience with executive compensation consulting, equity administration, or Compensation Committee support strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
CCP preferred.
CEP (Certified Equity Professional) highly desirable.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling.
Experience with Workday Compensation.
Experience with equity administration platforms (Morgan Stanley Shareworks, E*TRADE, Fidelity, Carta, Merrill, etc.).
Strong executive reporting and presentation skills.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
About Us
Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.
In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?
Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact [email protected]. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Our Values
Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
Trust – Go farther together
Pace – Focus to go faster
Excellence – Find the win every day
Skills Required
- 5+ years compensation experience.
- 3+ years executive compensation and/or equity administration experience.
- Experience with executive compensation consulting, equity administration, or Compensation Committee support.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional).
- CEP (Certified Equity Professional).
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling.
- Experience with Workday Compensation.
- Experience with equity administration platforms (Morgan Stanley Shareworks, E*TRADE, Fidelity, Carta, Merrill, etc.).
- Strong executive reporting and presentation skills.
- Authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Rehlko Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rehlko and has not been reviewed or approved by Rehlko.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair-to-competitive across many roles, with professional tracks like project management, engineering leadership, and sales often aligning well with market levels. Role and geography differences are acknowledged but compensation is frequently characterized as good or competitive.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive and good value, including medical, dental, vision, mental‑health/EAP resources, and HSA‑compatible options. Cost and coverage are often portrayed as favorable in the U.S.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provisions are emphasized for both birthing and non‑birthing parents. Additional family supports such as milk‑shipping services reinforce a family‑friendly offering.
Rehlko Insights
What We Do
Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, delivering the solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Formerly, for more than 100 years as Kohler Energy, our teams have excelled, reliably meeting today’s energy needs while planning for tomorrow’s. Now, with a new name and increased focus, we are giving our customers more control over where energy is sourced and where it goes, from industrial applications to your own backyard. Our solutions give people the resilience they need to keep building a brighter future, together. At Rehlko, we innovate relentlessly because we know we don’t just offer energy solutions – we are creating an energy resilient world for a better future. We provide worldwide solutions thanks to our regional locations in NA, EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and India. Learn more about our products: Power Systems North America: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com Power Systems EMEA: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com/emea Engines: https://www.engines.rehlko.com Rehlko’s affiliated brands include Kohler Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Curtis Instruments, and Clarke Energy.
