Director of Variable Compensation Operations at Workday leading teams in designing and implementing compensation plans. Overseeing commission calculations and managing operational efficiency with cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
Lead a global team of managers and analysts in supporting the operation, design, disbursement and accounting for variable compensation plans
Oversee accurate commission calculations, payouts, and dispute resolution processes
Manage variable compensation tools (CaptivateIQ, Xactly) and CRM (Salesforce) for tracking, reporting, and optimization
Produce variable compensation performance reporting, analyze plan effectiveness, and provide insights to leadership
Partner with Finance, HR, Sales Leadership, and Legal to integrate plans and ensure alignment
Refine sales processes, tools, and sales job design for greater efficiency and productivity
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies, including a focus on sox compliant processes and controls
Define the technology strategy to ensure the right tools and systems are in place to effectively and efficiently administer variable compensation plans
Requirements
10+ years in variable compensation/operations, with 5+ years in leadership
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related field
Experience of running and implementing enterprise level Incentive Compensation Management systems
Software and/or internet industry experience is a plus
Xactly commission system experience is desired
Strong management experience of managing a global team of managers and analysts
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to engage with and push back on sales executives and sales management
Self-motivated with strong time management and organizational skills
A proven track record of managing multiple projects and initiatives in varying size and scope simultaneously
Ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment.
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