Job Description

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!



With the Farmer at the core, The Director of Executive Compensation will lead the design, governance, and administration of executive compensation and equity programs for AGCO Corporation, a Fortune 500, global agriculture machinery and precision agriculture company. This role ensures alignment of executive pay with shareholder interests, market competitiveness, and regulatory requirements. The role requires expertise in executive compensation strategy, regulatory compliance, competitive benchmarking, and public company governance, with a focus on attracting, motivating, and retaining top leadership talent critical to driving growth, innovation, and shareholder value.

Your Impact

Lead the design, implementation, and governance of executive compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, and equity programs for senior executives globally. Provide strategic recommendations regarding executive compensation philosophy, market positioning, and regulatory trends. Manage preparation of materials for the Compensation Committee, including competitive benchmarking, pay-for-performance analyses, and program design proposals. Oversee administration of equity plans including Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Provide subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders on global executive mobility, tax considerations, and cross-border compensation issues. Partner with Legal, Finance, and Investor Relations on executive pay disclosures, equity plan administration, and shareholder engagement related to executive compensation matters.

Your Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (CECP, CCP) preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, with at least 5 years focused on executive compensation in a publicly traded, global organization. Deep experience in compensation, with a focus on executive compensation and equity programs in a publicly traded, global organization. Collaborative working style with ability and willingness to partner across legal, finance, and HR teams. Comfort operating in a global, matrixed environment with exposure to international executive pay considerations and global mobility. Strong analytical, financial modeling, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Your Benefits

Available benefits include health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.

Your Workplace

You will work in a hybrid work model with your wonderful AGCO colleagues located at our Duluth, GA headquarters.



We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

Join our extraordinary team today and apply now!

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.