Miranda Walker
Director Compensation at Kinder Morgan, Inc.
- Role
- Director Compensation at Kinder Morgan, Inc.
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Miranda Walker
Strategic HR Executive & Visionary Compensation Leader 18+ years of progressive experience driving talent and business outcomes through Executive, Equity, and broad-base Compensation strategy and governance for Fortune 500, publicly traded energy companies ($3B to $16B revenue). I serve as a trusted C-Suite advisor and counsel to the Compensation Committee, translating business strategy into compensation frameworks that directly attract, retain, and incentivize executive performance.Board Governance & Compliance: Expertise in Board-level governance, proxy development (CD & A), peer group evaluation, and ensuring rigorous SEC/IRS compliance (409A,162(m)).Strategic Program Architecture: Primary architect and implementer of executive and equity pay structures (PSUs, RSUs, ESPP) and broad-based compensation plans, ensuring market competitiveness and strategic alignment.Financial Stewardship: Accountability for annual compensation budget management and effective administration of all enterprise-wide programs, utilizing compensation as a tool to achieve ambitious business objectives.M&A and Integration: Experience managing compensation and Total Rewards integration during mergers and acquisitions.Leadership & Financial AcumenExceptional executive presence; proven ability to translate complex compensation concepts into clear, persuasive communications for executive and Board-level audiences.Strategic mindset with deep expertise in financial modeling and evaluating the impact of rewards programs.Demonstrated expertise in the design and governance of incentive plans. M.S. HR Management (MSHR) B.A. Psychology Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP) Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) Equity Compensation Associate (ECA)- in progress Certified Compensation Professional – Canada (CCP-C) Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certificate in Finance (HRCI) HR Strategy & Leadership C-Suite & Director Engagement Executive Compensation Board Compensation Broad-Base Compensation Deferred Compensation Employee Stock Purchase Plan SEC Compliance & Disclosures Mergers & Acquisitions Employee Relations & Labor Relations Organizational Development Talent Acquisition & Retention Change Management Workforce & Succession Planning Benefits, Recognition & Well-Being HR Operations & Payroll California Employment Law
Experience
Director Compensation
Apr 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Education
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Chapman University
Master of Science (MS)
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