Senior Compensation Manager

Job Description

Talkdesk is seeking a Senior Compensation Manager to design and administer global compensation programs for over 1,200 employees across 20 countries. This role is the face of Compensation for the company and is responsible for designing and delivering programs that align with Talkdesk values and attract & retain great talent. The Senior Compensation Manager will report to the VP, People Operations and will collaborate closely with the Total Rewards team, working on validation and rollout of important projects.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable in and excited by the opportunities presented in a high-growth environment. This role will regularly interface with senior leadership and other cross-functional teams to ensure the success of various initiatives while maintaining high standards of organization and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Design & maintain global broad based compensation and incentive structures / programs for over 1,200 Talkdesker’s globally.
• Lead annual and mid-year merit cycle in Workday.
• Partnership in stock/equity awards, including plan design.
• SME for Workday compensation setup and job profile design.
• Compile and analyze data and metrics to support business decisions related to Compensation.
• Maintain strong relationships and frequently interact with senior business leaders.
• Regularly review compensation programs for market alignment globally.
• Owner and lead for various vendor relationships.
• Act as a partner to the global People Team.

Requirements:

• Highly analytical and able to break down complex data sets.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a hyper-growth, global organization.
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to succeed in an environment with ambiguity and competing demands.
• Proven ability to take initiative, and build strong, productive relationships with internal stakeholders, including executives.
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills with an emphasis on tact, diplomacy and professionalism.
• A track record of demonstrating a strong work ethic, integrity and personal accountability.
• 10+ years in a compensation business partner or compensation program management capacity.
• BA/BS degree required.
• Prior SaaS organizational experience preferred.
• Workday experience a strong plus.
• CCP preferred.
• IPO readiness activities a strong plus.
• Experience with Executive Compensation and/or presenting/preparing Compensation Committee materials is highly desired.