VP, Global

VP, Global Compensation – Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM where humans with agents drive customer success together. The world of work is changing and Salesforce seeks trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping core values at the heart of everything.

This senior executive role will drive and oversee the design and strategy for Global Compensation and Global Rewards M&A, ensuring that our programs attract, retain, and reward the right talent in the right roles and markets while aligning with business goals and financial priorities.

• Develop and execute a global compensation strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and talent strategy.
• Champion pay equity and global pay transparency to drive employee engagement and inclusion.
• Lead Global M&A integration strategies related to compensation, benefits, and rewards programs.
• Build strong partnerships with the Global Incentive Compensation function to support the business through a holistic view of compensation.
• Drive global job architecture, leveling frameworks, and pay-for-performance culture.

• Design and deliver broad-based compensation programs on time and on budget, including salary structures, merit, promotions, and compensation policies.
• Develop annual compensation budgets and lead long‑range plan initiatives.
• Lead OTE (On Target Earnings) and TDC (Total Direct Compensation, including stock) market reviews to maintain a competitive position.
• Ensure compliance with global pay regulations (e.g., EU Pay Directive, US Pay Transparency, Global Pay Reports and other pay equity laws and disclosure requirements).
• Conduct regular pay equity audits to ensure fairness and competitive positioning.

• Leverage data analytics, predictive modeling, and compensation technology to assess program effectiveness and drive strategic decision‑making.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on compensation and market trends.

• 15+ years of experience in Total Rewards leadership, with at least 3 years in an executive role.
• Deep expertise in broad‑based compensation.
• Experience in the design, implementation and management of global benefits and retirement programs.
• Experience advising C‑suite executives and working with Board Compensation Committees.
• Solid knowledge of global compensation and benefits regulations, including SEC, FASB, IFRS, ERISA, and regional labor laws, and experience working with European Works Councils.
• Proven ability to manage large‑scale, complex total rewards programs in multinational environments.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and change management skills.
• Experience in a publicly traded or multinational company preferred.
• Provide effective, collaborative, and inclusive leadership grounded in humility, a growth mindset, high standards, and a reputation for delivering high‑quality results.
• Excellent communicating skills—written and verbal—with the ability to influence and earn trust at the highest level in the organization.
• Experience building, leading, and working with teams spanning multiple geographies.
• Experience in fast‑paced environments, including large enterprise software companies.
• Industry savvy, up‑to‑date, and energized by current and future industry trends on compensation and benefits.

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• Time off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, mental health support
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) and investment plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchasing Program

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