Sr. Director Global Compensation at Veeam | $668K TTC

Veeam Software; United States; Remote; USD 322,000 - 668,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical & other benefits

Paid holidays

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Veeam Software, Inc. seeks a Sr. Director of Global Compensation to lead design, execution, and evolution of the worldwide compensation framework.

You will drive talent acquisition alignment and strengthen employee engagement in a competitive market. Partner with business leaders and HR teams to advise on compensation strategy, oversee planning, benchmarking, job architecture, performance management, and annual cycles, including M&A.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading compensation programs in large global tech orgs.
• Proven ability to design and implement global compensation strategies.
• Exceptional analytical depth with model building and scenario testing.
• Working knowledge of AI in compensation and analytics tools.
• EU Pay Transparency Directive and pay equity readiness leadership.
• Experience with benchmark surveys and global practices.
• Strong judgment and confidential, time-sensitive issue handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement competitive global compensation practices: salary structures, incentives, equity.
• Design and administer annual reviews, incentives, equity refreshes, and promotions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and global regulations, incl. pay transparency rules.
• Forecast costs, identify risks, and mitigate pay equity gaps.
• Apply AI and analytics to modeling, benchmarking, and program design; guide team usage.
• Deliver data-driven guidance to executives and HR across regions.

Skills

EU Pay Transparency Directive

AI-driven compensation analytics

Global M&A compensation integration

Workday Advanced Compensation

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/rel field

MS or MBA preferred

Tools

Workday HCM

Workday Advanced Compensation

Job description

This is a high-impact, VP-equivalent compensation leadership role at a mature, global tech company with 550,000+ customers. For experienced compensation professionals, it represents a rare opportunity to own strategy end-to-end — not just execute inherited programs.

Compensation vs. market benchmarks: At $233K–$668K TTC (inclusive of bonus), this range is generous even for a Sr. Director title. The market median for this role at a similarly-sized US tech company is typically $250K–$400K TTC, suggesting Veeam is paying at or above median, particularly in Zones 1–2.

Skills you'll build here are highly marketable:

• EU Pay Transparency Directive expertise — a fast-growing compliance niche with limited supply of practitioners
• AI-integrated compensation modeling — cutting-edge application of AI tools to HR analytics
• Global M&A compensation integration — valued heavily by PE-backed and high-growth tech firms
• Workday Advanced Compensation administration at enterprise scale

Culture signals: The phrase \"this is not a caretaker role\" is a strong green flag for ambitious professionals — it signals genuine mandate for change and executive buy-in. The \"lean global team\" note, however, may mean limited direct report headcount and high individual output expectations.

Green flags: Unlimited PTO, strong benefits, explicit pay transparency commitment, and a company growing through M&A. Watch for: fast-paced environment + lean team = potential for high workload during annual comp cycles and M&A surges. This role is best suited to candidates who thrive under complexity rather than those seeking a steady-state management position.

Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we go fearlessly forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world's biggest brands.

About the Role

As Sr. Director of Global Compensation, you will lead the design, execution, and evolution of Veeam's global compensation framework — supporting our talent acquisition goals and strengthening employee engagement in a competitive market.

Partnering with business leaders across the company, as well as colleagues in People Partnering, Talent Acquisition, HR Technology, Finance, and Legal, you will be our subject matter expert on compensation strategy — advising senior stakeholders on key initiatives and leading programs across compensation planning, benchmarking, job architecture, performance management, cost modeling, annual cycles, and M&A. This is not a caretaker role: we are looking for someone who challenges the status quo, brings AI and analytics into how compensation gets done, and rebuilds what needs rebuilding.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement competitive compensation practices across our global workforce, including salary structures, incentive plans, and equity programs
• Design and administer compensation programs: annual salary reviews, short- and long-term incentives, equity refreshes, and promotions
• Keep compensation programs compliant with internal policies and federal, state, and global regulations, and lead our readiness for pay transparency rules, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive
• Anticipate compensation risks and pay equity gaps before they surface, and put guardrails in place to prevent them
• Model costs and impact for new or changing programs, using AI and advanced analytics in modeling, benchmarking, and program design, and set how the team applies those tools
• Deliver data-driven compensation guidance to executives, business leaders, and HR colleagues across every region and function
• Partner with HR Technology to maintain job architecture and compensation programs in Workday and adjacent systems
• Lead our participation in compensation surveys, analyzing results to assess competitiveness and meet pay equity reporting requirements
• Make compensation concepts land — build creative, non-traditional enablement for TAPs, HRBPs, managers, and employees in formats people actually use, not just slide decks and webinars
• Manage, mentor, and develop a lean global team of compensation professionals
• Lead compensation workstreams during mergers and acquisitions

What You'll Bring

• 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 — you build the models, stress-test the assumptions, and turn the output into a defensible recommendation
• Working knowledge of AI in compensation — pay design for AI/ML and other scarce technical talent, plus hands-on use of AI tools for analytics, modeling, and reporting
• Command of the EU Pay Transparency Directive and comparable pay equity regimes — you lead job leveling, gap reporting, and multi-country transparency readiness, not just monitor it
• In-depth knowledge of leading global benchmark survey methodologies and practices
• Strong judgment and attention to detail on sensitive, confidential, time-critical matters
• Influential leadership and relationship-building skills across 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, with credibility across all levels including executive leadership
• Self-starter who thrives both independently and on a team
• Experience with Workday HCM and Advanced Compensation
• Hands-on data analytics experience: compensation models, dashboards, and reporting that drive executive decisions
• Deep knowledge of market trends, with a strong network in the compensation community
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field; MS or MBA preferred

What You'll Get

• Unlimited paid time off, 12 paid holidays including 4 global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares
• Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
• Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via our Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time
• 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
• Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O'Reilly), mentoring, workshops, and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning

Compensation Transparency

Veeam is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation. For this role, the compensation range below reflects the expected total target compensation (TTC), inclusive of base pay and a competitive performance-based bonus. When determining compensation, Veeam takes into consideration factors such as experience, education, skills, and geographic zone. Offers are typically made below the midpoint of the range.

In addition to compensation, Veeam provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and unlimited time off.

U.S. Geographic Zones & Compensation Ranges (TTC / OTE)

• Zone 1 — San Francisco Bay Area, New York City Boroughs: $321,840–$668,400 USD
• Zone 2 — Washington, California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area): $295,020–$612,700 USD
• Zone 3 — Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, Colorado, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Oregon, Nevada, Hawaii, New York (excluding NYC boroughs); Sales roles in Georgia, Ohio, and Arizona: $268,200–$557,000 USD
• Zone 4 — All other US locations: $233,334–$484,590 USD

Veeam Software is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination in any form on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. All your information will be kept confidential.

Personal data collected during the recruitment process will be processed in accordance with our Recruiting Privacy Notice , which explains how your information is collected, used, and handled in connection with hiring activities. By applying for this position, you consent to this processing.

By submitting your application, you confirm that the information provided, including any supporting documents, is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Any misrepresentation, omission, or falsification may result in disqualification from consideration or, if discovered after employment begins, termination of employment.

Is this role fully remote or does it require being in a Veeam office? The job posting does not specify a required office location, and Veeam lists multiple US geographic pay zones including \"all other US locations,\" which suggests remote work within the US is supported. However, the seniority of the role and regular executive collaboration may require occasional in-person presence. What is the total compensation range for this role? Total target compensation (TTC) varies by