Senior Compensation Operations Manager, CCO

monday.com • New York, NY

26d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, highly meticulous, and driven Compensation Operations Manager to join the newly established CCO organization (CS, Services, CX, Tech&AI). This is a unique opportunity to be the founding member operating all commissions and compensation related operations for the CCO org.

You will be the operational backbone of our compensation system, responsible for the execution, management, compliance, and accuracy of customer success managers’ payouts. This role requires a process champion with deep experience in compensation cycle management and a strong commitment to accuracy, compliance (especially SOX), and exceptional stakeholder service.

If you thrive on building, optimizing, and owning mission-critical operations, and want to be part of a team defining its future, this is the role for you.

About The Role
The responsibilities below represent the core domains you will own:
Comp Cycle Process & Lead:
Lead the full cycle of CS compensation execution and payouts accurately and on time, including data aggregation, calculation, validation, and submission for payment.
Manage and utilize our Compensation Management System, CaptivateIQ, serving as the system owner, administrator, and primary functional expert.
Inquiries & Support:
Serve as the focal point for all compensation-related inquiries from the CCO organization, resolving issues promptly and providing clear, consistent communication regarding compensation plans and policies.
Enablement & Stakeholder Management:
Develop and deliver Enablement materials for ICs and managers regarding compensation plans and procedures.
Act as the primary Stakeholder Focal Point for cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, Sales Leadership) on all compensation-related operational matters.
Commission Management & Strategy
Own end-to-end commission processing, including calculation, validation, reconciliation, and payout for sales teams across multiple business units
Partner with Sales, Finance, and RevOps to ensure commission plans are accurately configured in compensation systems
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual commission cycles with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
Investigate and resolve commission discrepancies, serving as the primary point of contact for commission-related inquiries

Requirements

• 4-5 years of experience in Sales Compensation Operations, Revenue Operations, or a highly analytical/operational role.
• Previous experience in a SaaS environment is required.
• Proven hands-on experience executing the end-to-end sales compensation process and payouts.
• Direct experience with a modern Sales Compensation Management system is a significant advantage (e.g., CaptivateIQ, Xactly, Varicent).
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with SOX compliance and maintaining internal controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant quantitative field.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal) is required; ability to work effectively in a global business environment.
• Quick to learn, curious, and proactive in driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Extremely accurate and detail-oriented – a crucial requirement for managing compensation.
• Process-driven, independent, and self-motivated with a strong ownership mindset.
• Technical orientation with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills (Expert proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets required).

Responsibilities

• Lead the full cycle of CS compensation execution and payouts accurately and on time, including data aggregation, calculation, validation, and submission for payment.
• Manage and utilize our Compensation Management System, CaptivateIQ, serving as the system owner, administrator, and primary functional expert.
• Serve as the focal point for all compensation-related inquiries from the CCO organization, resolving issues promptly and providing clear, consistent communication regarding compensation plans and policies.
• Develop and deliver Enablement materials for ICs and managers regarding compensation plans and procedures.
• Act as the primary Stakeholder Focal Point for cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, Sales Leadership) on all compensation-related operational matters.
• Own end-to-end commission processing, including calculation, validation, reconciliation, and payout for sales teams across multiple business units
• Partner with Sales, Finance, and RevOps to ensure commission plans are accurately configured in compensation systems
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual commission cycles with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
• Investigate and resolve commission discrepancies, serving as the primary point of contact for commission-related inquiries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees