Our client, a global technology company operating across multiple international markets, is looking for a Senior Sales Compensation Leader to join its Global Total Rewards team.Reporting to the VP of Total Rewards, this person will lead the design, governance and continuous improvement of global sales incentive programs covering hundreds of Sales and Sales Operations employees.This is not simply a commission calculation or payroll role. We are looking for someone who can combine strong sales compensation expertise with a broader HR and Total Rewards perspective—including job architecture, grading and compensation benchmarking.Key responsibilities:Design and optimize general sales incentive plans, including commissions, MBOs and SPIFFsTranslate commercial objectives into clear KPIs, payout structures, thresholds and acceleratorsHarmonize incentive plans across countries, entities and business unitsContribute to job architecture, job evaluation, grading and job framework initiativesLead compensation benchmarking and job-pricing analysesModel plan costs and turn complex compensation data into actionable insightsPartner closely with Sales, Finance, Sales Operations, Payroll,



HRBPs and business leadersProvide functional guidance within a small, collaborative Global Total Rewards teamThe ideal profile will bring:Approximately 8–10+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits or a related HR functionHands-on experience designing sales compensation or sales incentive plansStrong knowledge of job architecture, job evaluation, grading and compensation benchmarkingExperience supporting global or multi-country organizationsStrong numerical, analytical and stakeholder-management capabilitiesFull professional proficiency in EnglishThe flexibility to work effectively in a fast-changing, matrixed environmentExperience in technology, SaaS, digital media or another sales-driven international organization would be advantageous but is not essential. Workday experience, exposure to the UK or Irish markets, and a professional compensation certification would also be valuable.#SalesCompensation #TotalRewards #CompensationAndBenefits #GlobalRewards #HRJobs #MadridJobs #RewardManagement #Hiring

📌 Sr. sales compensation leader (Madrid)
🏢 Uplift People Consulting
📍 Madrid