SAP SuccessFactors Compensation & Variable Pay Lead

We are seeking a SuccessFactors Compensation & Variable Pay Lead to drive the design, configuration, and delivery of compensation and variable pay solutions within a complex, global enterprise operating across multiple business clusters, legal entities, and joint ventures . The role will lead the end-to-end delivery of SAP SuccessFactors Compensation and Variable Pay modules across multiple instances, ensuring alignment with global compensation strategies, local regulatory requirements, and evolving business needs. Key Responsibilities 1. Compensation & Variable Pay Solution Design Lead the design and configuration of SAP SuccessFactors Compensation and Variable Pay modules across multiple instances . Define global compensation templates, plans, and workflows while accommodating regional and legal entity variations including documented region-specific plan variations ( proration logic, payout calendars, plan suspension/redesign scenarios ). Translate compensation strategy and business rules into scalable, configurable solutions . Design and implement salary planning, bonus programs, and merit-based pay structures; assess and document SF capability boundaries for executive compensation and LTI, and define integration/handoff requirements for external LTI/shares vendors. 2. Multi-Instance Strategy & Harmonization Drive compensation solution harmonization across multiple SAP SF instances . Identify opportunities for standardization of compensation plans, guidelines, and eligibility rules across clusters . Establish governance standards for configuration management, testing, and release cycles . 3. Variable Pay & Incentive Program Delivery Design and deliver variable pay programs including annual bonuses, sales incentives, spot awards, and performance-linked payouts Configure eligibility rules, proration logic, funding models, and payout calculations Ensure alignment between variable pay design and business performance frameworks , including configuration of integration with Performance & Goals Management to consume calibration outputs in variable pay worksheets 4. Integration & Data Architecture Define integration requirements between Compensation/Variable Pay and: Employee Central (job, org, pay data) Performance Management (ratings, calibration outputs) Payroll and finance systems Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and auditability across compensation flows Support data migration and conversion activities for compensation-related data 5. Compliance, Governance & Reporting Ensure compensation solutions comply with local labor laws, pay equity regulations, and internal policies Design and deliver compensation analytics including SAP SuccessFactors Story Reports (SAP-delivered suite), executive dashboards, and ad hoc reporting . Support audit readiness through proper documentation and controls 6. Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership Partner with HR, Total Rewards, Finance, and IT stakeholders across regions Lead and mentor a team of functional consultants and analysts Drive workshops, requirement gathering, and solution walkthroughs with business and technical teams Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for all compensation and variable pay related decisions 7. Business Value Realization Align solution design to core business outcomes: Improved accuracy and efficiency in compensation cycles Reduced manual effort and processing time Enhanced data quality to support pay equity and analytics Improved employee and manager experience during compensation events Establish KPIs and value tracking mechanisms Requirements: **Key Requirements** Experience • 8+ years in HR technology with **deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors Compensation and Variable Pay** • Proven experience as a **Compensation Lead or Senior Consultant** on large-scale, global HR transformation programs • Experience handling: • Multi-instance SAP SF compensation landscapes • Global organizations with multiple legal entities, pay structures, and currencies • End-to-end compensation cycle delivery (planning, approval, payout) Functional & Technical Expertise Strong knowledge of: • SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, Variable Pay, and related modules • Compensation plan design, budgeting, guidelines, and eligibility rules • Pay equity, market benchmarking, and total rewards frameworks Experience with: • **Integration with Employee Central, Performance Management, and Payroll** • Compensation data migration and conversion • Compensation reporting and analytics (Story Reports, Ad Hoc Reports) Transformation & Innovation Strong understanding of: • Compensation trends including pay transparency and pay equity • Application of AI / GenAI in compensation analytics and decision support • Automation of compensation workflows and approval processes Leadership & Consulting Skills Ability to: • Lead cross-functional teams and manage delivery across multiple workstreams • Translate complex compensation business rules into system configurations • Influence senior stakeholders including Total Rewards and HR leadership • Manage competing priorities across clusters and geographies Required Qualifications • SAP SuccessFactors Compensation and/or Variable Pay certification are required. • Working knowledge of **Performance & Goals Management (PMGM) and payroll integration** principles, given the direct dependencies between compensation cycles, performance outcomes, and payroll execution • Experience with **global pay structures, multi-currency compensation, and cross-border compliance .** • Exposure to **Total Rewards strategy, executive compensation, or incentive plan design .** • Experience in **highly regulated or complex global industries .**