Director, Compensation

Ever since we started in 2007, Sunrun has been at the forefront of connecting people to the cleanest energy on Earth. It’s why we’ve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. Today, we’re on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we’re building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. And we’re doing it by designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. We’re unlike any other solar company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle – from sale through installation and beyond – so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with.

As a leader at Sunrun, you’ll bring our leadership principles to life by creating the experience, leading by example, and communicating well & often. You’ll keep score to drive results, develop people to help them grow, and build a deliberate culture where our values shine: We Love People, We Love to Create, and We Love to Run. Most importantly, you’ll attract and retain top talent to help Sunrun build the best team on the planet. Together, we run.​

This role will be a critical leader in designing and delivering compensation strategies that attract and retain world-class talent, while ensuring both internal equity and external competitiveness. This role will serve as a key partner to the People Business Partners, company leadership, and have involvement in all compensation-related interactions with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. 

The ideal candidate will have a strategic command of total rewards, coupled with public-company executive compensation expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to confidently influence complex stakeholder groups.

Compensation Strategy & Execution

• Program Design: Create and expand our salary, bonus, and equity programs to align with our strategy and culture, reinforce our mission and values, and ensure we are competitive in the talent market.

• Annual Compensation Cycle: Lead the annual compensation planning process, including benchmarking, merit increases, bonus payouts, and equity refresh grants.

• Job Architecture: Partner with the People Leadership team to steward our job architecture and leveling framework, managing pay ranges, market data, and internal equity guardrails to ensure career paths are clear and fiscally disciplined.

• Commissions Planning: Gain an understanding of our complex commission structure and partner with our Finance team

Executive Compensation & Board Engagement

• Compensation Committee: Own the preparation of Compensation Committee materials and drive the executive compensation agenda in partnership with Human Resources, Legal, and Finance.

• Executive Counsel: Provide strategic guidance to the Executive Leadership Team on equity programs, pay-for-performance alignment, and market competitiveness.

• Public Company Compliance: Partner with Legal to ensure full compliance with public company disclosure requirements, including proxy filings and financial reports.

Benefits & Wellness Oversight

• Program Overview: Gain a full understanding of the total rewards offering

Analytics & Governance

• Data-Driven Insights: Build and maintain robust compensation and benefits analytics to support transparency and data-driven decisions.

• Compliance & Audits: Ensure compliance with internal controls, external audits, and evolving legal and regulatory requirements.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Legal, Finance, and People teams to ensure alignment across all systems and policies.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive compensation experience, including executive compensation leadership in a publicly traded company.

• 3+ years of people leadership 

• Some experience directly supporting Compensation Committees and engaging with board-level stakeholders.

• Strong knowledge of compensation structures (base, bonus, equity), equity vehicles (RSUs, PSUs, options, ESPP), and benefits programs.

• Strong analytical, modeling, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; an advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CCP, CBP) are preferred.

• Proven ability to lead and influence in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Physical Demands 

● Identify the work environment (office, field, retail, warehouse, etc.) ● List physical demands required to function in the role 

● Identify approximate % of time spent traveling 

Recruiter:

Please note that the compensation information is made in good faith for this position only.  It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation.  Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. You can learn more here.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities, some essential job functions, and qualifications for the role. It may not include all essential functions, tasks, or requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform this role, please contact us at candidateaccommodations@sunrun.com.

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.  We believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. Learn more here: EEO | Sunrun