Senior Manager, Compensation Business Partner - Sales, Marketing, Services, and Customer Success
NetApp
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Compensation Business Partner – Sales, Marketing, Services, and Customer Success will design, implement, and manage competitive and effective compensation programs and jobs for the NetApp Sales, Marketing, Services, and Customer Success organization (SMS&CS). This role will involve close collaboration with sales leadership, finance, and HR teams to ensure our job structure and compensation drives the desired sales behaviors and business outcomes. This role will collaborate with the sales incentive team but will not design and manage sales incentive plans such as commission or quota plans.
Job Requirements
Compensation Strategy:
- Support the development and maintenance of job profiles and job architecture to ensure consistency and market relevance.
- Work closely with other HR teams to develop solutions and collaborate with Sales leadership to translate compensation philosophies into actionable strategies.
- Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure competitive positioning.
- Lead compensation projects of significant impact for business units or globally.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Build relationships that result in trusted partnerships.
- Partner with HR and SMS&CS leadership to understand business needs and develop tailored job structures and compensation solutions.
- Create and distribute clear and impactful communication materials that enhance understanding and highlight the value of our compensation programs.
- Take an active role in educating internal people partners, business units and employees to enable objective decision-making and facilitate meaningful compensation conversations.
Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyze performance and other demographic data to evaluate the effectiveness of compensation plans.
- Utilize data-driven insights to analyze compensation trends, identify gaps, and recommend solutions
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management.
Other Responsibilities:
- Participate in the annual pay cycle, leading efforts for the SMS&CS organization.
- Continuously review and improve compensation processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lead compensation projects of significant impact for business units or globally.
- Develop and maintain compensation-related policies and procedure
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or related field. Master's degree or CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification is a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in compensation management, with experience supporting the sales function.
- Skills:
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in HRIS systems, compensation software, and advanced Excel skills. Knowledge of statistical analysis and data visualization tools is a plus.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to interpret and synthesize large amounts of data to inform decision-making.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively present complex information to various audiences.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills. Ability to influence and partner with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work products.
Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 171,700 - 255,200 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why NetApp?
We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.
We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.
If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.
Submitting an application
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.
