Senior Director, Global Compensation

Veeam Software

3d•$233,334 - $668,400

About The Position

As Senior Director of Global Compensation, you will lead the design, execution, and evolution of Veeam’s global compensation framework to support talent acquisition and strengthen employee engagement in a competitive market. You will partner with business leaders and colleagues in People Partnering, Talent Acquisition, HR Technology, Finance, and Legal, serving as a compensation strategy subject matter expert and advising senior stakeholders. The role leads programs spanning compensation planning, benchmarking, job architecture, performance management, cost modeling, annual cycles, and mergers and acquisitions. Veeam seeks a leader who challenges existing practices, incorporates AI and analytics into compensation work, and rebuilds programs where needed. You will manage, mentor, and develop a lean global compensation team.

Requirements

10+ years leading compensation programs in large global technology organizations, public and private, including people management.
Proven ability to design and implement compensation strategies for a globally dispersed workforce.
Exceptional analytical depth, including building models, stress-testing assumptions, and turning results into defensible recommendations.
Working knowledge of AI in compensation, including pay design for AI/ML and other scarce technical talent, and hands-on use of AI tools for analytics, modeling, and reporting.
Command of the EU Pay Transparency Directive and comparable pay equity regimes, including job leveling, gap reporting, and multi-country transparency readiness.
In-depth knowledge of leading global benchmark survey methodologies and practices.
Strong judgment and attention to detail when handling sensitive, confidential, and time-critical matters.
Influential leadership and relationship-building skills with business and HR audiences at every level.
Strong project management and decision-making skills; hands-on and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data clearly.
Service-minded approach and credibility across all levels, including executive leadership.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a self-starter.
Experience with Workday HCM and Advanced Compensation.
Hands-on data analytics experience, including compensation models, dashboards, and reporting that drive executive decisions.
Deep knowledge of market trends and a strong network in the compensation community.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field.

Nice To Haves

MS or MBA.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement competitive compensation practices across the global workforce, including salary structures, incentive plans, and equity programs.
Design and administer annual salary reviews, short- and long-term incentives, equity refreshes, and promotions.
Ensure compensation programs comply with internal policies and federal, state, and global regulations, and lead readiness for pay transparency rules, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
Anticipate compensation risks and pay equity gaps and establish guardrails to prevent them.
Model the costs and impacts of new or changing programs, using AI and advanced analytics for modeling, benchmarking, and program design, and define how the team applies those tools.
Deliver data-driven compensation guidance to executives, business leaders, and HR colleagues across regions and functions.
Partner with HR Technology to maintain job architecture and compensation programs in Workday and adjacent systems.
Lead participation in compensation surveys and analyze results to assess competitiveness and meet pay equity reporting requirements.
Develop creative, non-traditional ways to explain compensation concepts to TAPs, HRBPs, managers, and employees.
Manage, mentor, and develop a lean global team of compensation professionals.
Lead compensation workstreams during mergers and acquisitions.

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off.
12 paid holidays, including 4 global VeeaMe Days for self-care.
24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares.
Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents and 16 weeks for birthing parents.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day.
Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools through the Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven.
AirVet 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost.
Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options.
Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting.
Learning and growth opportunities through on-demand libraries, mentoring, workshops, and learning events such as the annual Global Day of Learning.