Senior Director, Compensation Partners

ServiceNow • Santa Clara, CA

91d • $225,000 - $405,000

About The Position

We're looking for a Senior Director, Compensation Partners to lead and elevate our global compensation strategy in a dynamic, high-growth SaaS environment. In this role, you'll be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping compensation philosophies, programs, and frameworks that attract, retain, and motivate top talent while supporting our mission and growth trajectory. You will oversee a team of compensation business partners, ensuring alignment across business units and providing data-driven insights to influence executive decision-making.

Requirements

• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving.
• Extensive Compensation Leadership: 12+ years of progressive experience in compensation, including at least 5 years leading a senior compensation team in a global SaaS or high-tech organization.
• Deep Technical Expertise: Strong command of base pay structures, market pricing, equity programs, and variable compensation design (including sales incentives).
• SaaS/Technology Experience: Proven track record supporting fast-scaling, subscription-based business models, including familiarity with ARR-based metrics and growth-stage dynamics.
• Analytical & Data-Driven: Exceptional ability to interpret complex data, perform advanced market analyses, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strategic Business Partner: Skilled at influencing executives and cross-functional leaders with strong storytelling and presentation skills.
• Governance & Compliance Knowledge: Solid understanding of global compensation compliance, pay equity practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Team Leadership: Demonstrated success developing and leading high-performing teams in a matrixed, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and HR business partners on compensation strategy and approach to support talent and business priorities.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership).
• Present recommendations, insights, and analyses in a clear and persuasive manner to non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement and drive compensation programs and ensure alignment with broader HR initiatives.
• Use data analytics to inform decision-making and assess the effectiveness of compensation programs.
• Lead and mentor a team of compensation business partners.
• Provide guidance on technical and analytical aspects of compensation work.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, best practices, and continuous learning.
• Oversee complex compensation projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
• Coordinate across multiple business units or client teams for seamless execution.

Benefits

• Base pay of $225,000 - $405,000 plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits.
• Health plans, including flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) Plan with company match.
• ESPP, matching donations.
• Flexible time away plan and family leave programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services