Global Head of Total Rewards People Success Services Design

We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

Meet Your Team:

Total Rewards at SAP contributes to SAP’s transformation and empowers people to thrive. Our services are designed & delivered to attract, recognize and engage best talent. SAP’s Total Rewards value proposition comprises three Cs - Compensation & Benefits, Career Growth & Learning and Culture. Join our team of Total Rewards to turn that vision into reality!

We are looking for a Global Head of the Total Rewards People Success Services Design team (f/m/d) ! The leader of this position is responsible for the strategic design and execution of executive and non-executive compensation, company-wide compensation budgeting, equity programs, base pay structures, M&A integration, as well as overall compensation frameworks including Fair Pay practices. In close collaboration with broader Total Rewards team and the HR organization, our solutions drive employee engagement, optimize the total reward packages and support the achievement of strategic objectives and sustainable business results.

The successful candidate will be part of an exciting and diverse international team. We deliver reward winning services for professionals in the dynamic high-tech industry. We apply innovative solutions underpinned by the latest SAP technology and partner solutions.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and mentor the Total Rewards design team, consisting of both experts and young professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Oversee design and implementation of competitive compensation strategies that align with the company's goals and market practices.
• Lead the annual compensation budgeting process, collaborating with finance and other key stakeholders to allocate resources effectively and in line with market data.
• Ensure compensation practices comply with regulatory requirements and governance standards.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends and regular benchmarking analyses to ensure compensation programs remain competitive and aligned with industry standards.
• Effectively communicate compensation plans to executives and key stakeholders, providing clarity and transparency.
• Oversee design and legal compliance related to equity-based compensation plans, including stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and performance shares.
• Oversee comprehensive compensation due diligence during M&A activities, assessing risks and opportunities, as well as integration plans for programs alignment post-M&A.
• Oversee monitoring of Fair Pay practices, promoting pay equity and transparency across the organization.
• Engage with various stakeholders such as Executive Board, Supervisory Board Representatives, leaders in HR, Finance, Legal, and other departments to ensure cohesive and integrated compensation strategies.
• Support the continuous development of team members through training, coaching, and performance feedback.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience (10+ years) in Total Rewards or Compensation management, particularly in design processes.
• Strong understanding of executive & non-executive compensation, equity programs, and global compensation frameworks.
• Experience in building strong relationships with C-suite executives. Expertise in compensation benchmarking, budgeting, and compliance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills. Leadership experience with the ability to develop and inspire a high-performing team.

Education and Qualifications:

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field;
• Relevant certification is a plus.

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We are ethical and compliant

Our leadership credo: Do what’s right. Make SAP better for generations to come. We believe that great leadership extends far beyond the mere pursuit of business goals. We value and foster leadership that is driven with purpose and integrity. Our leaders are role models who uphold SAP’s values and shape SAP’s culture of integrity, by demonstrating and championing ethical and compliant behavior towards all stakeholders.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Compensation Range Transparency

SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 254,400 - 572,000 USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.

Requisition ID: 418070  | Work Area: Human Resources  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Executive  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.