ГерманияLead Equity & Incentive Compensation Partner
1 мес. назад
ГерманияLead
workday
Lead and manage global equity programs, incentive plans, and executive compensation strategy at .
Обязанности
- is seeking a Lead Equity & Incentives Compensation Partner to drive the strategy and execution of our global equity programs, short- and long-term incentive plans, executive compensation, and rewards governance framework. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who has been deep in the mechanics of compensation in a high-growth technology company and is now ready to own a portfolio that spans program design, governance, and cross-functional influence. You will play a foundational role in defining our global rewards strategy and structuring defensible compensation frameworks.
- Reporting to the Global Director, Compensation Strategy, you will serve as the subject matter expert across equity, incentives, and executive pay - working at the intersection of people, finance, legal, and the business. This role is central to building scalable, market-competitive compensation programs that support 's continued growth across global markets.
Требования
- Experience: 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, with at least 4 years focused on equity, incentives, or executive compensation in a high-growth global technology or e-commerce company.
- Program Builder: Demonstrated track record of designing and scaling compensation programs from the ground up — not just administering inherited ones.
- Technical Depth: Strong command of equity mechanics (RSUs, options, performance shares), incentive plan design, and executive pay practices. Familiarity with SOX, EU Pay Transparency, and multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements.
- Analytical Rigour: Expert-level proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis (Excel/Google Sheets required; SQL, Python, or BI tools a plus). Comfortable building models that inform multi-million dollar decisions.
- Governance Mindset: Experience developing or maintaining global compensation governance frameworks, job architectures, and pay equity programs.
- Stakeholder Influence: Proven ability to work effectively with Finance, Legal, Talent, and senior executives; capable of presenting complex analyses in simple, compelling terms.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, HR, Economics, or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) are highly preferred.
- Adaptability: Comfortable operating in ambiguity and navigating rapid change; thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.
Условия
- C-Suite Support: Support executive compensation reviews, including benchmarking for C-suite and director-level roles, peer group analysis, and preparation of materials for Compensation Committee review.
- Benchmarking & Market Data: Manage relationships with compensation survey vendors; lead annual and ad-hoc benchmarking exercises to keep 's executive pay competitive.
- Offer Construction: Partner with Talent Acquisition and senior HR leadership to structure competitive offers for executive hires, including equity, sign-on, and ongoing compensation considerations.
- Disclosure & Reporting: Support preparation of executive compensation disclosures and Compensation Committee materials, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Elevate your lifestyle! Join one of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.
- Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.
- Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm, with perks like a - subsidized Pension Scheme, Berlin relocation support, and a Hybrid working model.
- Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly box and office meals.
- Invest in your growth with an annual learning & development budget, German language learning budget, and access to the Academy.
- Plus, we've got your well-being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, and working-parent-friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym access,wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, to sabbatical leave options, is not just a workplace; it's a lifestyle of perks and possibilities!
Другое
- Program Ownership: Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of 's global equity programs - including RSUs, performance shares, and any new equity vehicles - ensuring they are competitive, compliant, and well-understood by employees.
- Platform & Data Integrity: Serve as the operational lead for the equity compensation platform, ensuring accurate data bridges between Workday, Payroll, and external equity administration tools.
- Equity Education: Develop scalable education materials - guides, FAQs, webinars - that help employees across all markets understand their equity awards and the broader compensation philosophy
- STI & LTI Design: Lead the design and annual refresh of short-term and long-term incentive structures, including corporate bonus plans, sales incentive frameworks, and performance-based equity programs.
- Plan Modelling: Build and maintain incentive compensation models to evaluate cost, dilution, payout scenarios, and competitive positioning; translate model outputs into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
- Goal-Setting & Calibration: Partner with Finance and HR Business Partners during the annual goal-setting cycle to ensure incentive metrics are appropriately rigorous, measurable, and aligned to business priorities.
- Pay Mix Analysis: Conduct ongoing analysis of total compensation pay mix across roles, levels, and geographies to identify gaps and recommend design adjustments.
- Governance Framework: Develop and maintain 's global compensation governance framework — including salary band structures, job architecture, and pay approval workflows — ensuring consistency, fairness, and auditability.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all compensation programs comply with applicable securities law, tax regulations, and reporting requirements across jurisdictions (DE, US, UK, and others); lead preparation for the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
- Pay Equity: Design and execute regular pay equity analyses across gender, ethnicity, and tenure; surface findings and drive remediation plans in partnership with HR leadership and Legal.
- SOX & Audit Support: Maintain rigorous controls and documentation for equity and incentive programs to support internal and external audit requirements.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to automate and streamline compensation operations, including tooling, workflows, and AI-assisted analytics.
- Cross-Functional Influence: Act as the compensation expert for HR Business Partners, Finance, and Legal — providing timely, data-driven guidance on compensation decisions across the employee lifecycle.
- M&A and Expansion: Support compensation due diligence and integration work for acquisitions and new market entries, ensuring programs can scale with the business.
- Stakeholder Communication: Translate complex compensation concepts into clear narratives for senior leaders, the Compensation Committee, and employees at all levels.
- Team Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to more members of the compensation team, including the Senior Equity Compensation Analyst.
- Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations and earliest starting date.
- After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within 5 business days.