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We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

*NOTE: This role will, ideally, be based in Dublin, Madrid, Lisbon. Applications willalso be consideredfor London, Paris and Amsterdam. Applicants must have full RTW for the location they are applying, the role does not offer visa sponsorship

Purpose & Objective

As the Total Reward Expert specializing in Compensation Bonus Design, you will be a thought leader in designing, analyzing, and maintaining competitive bonus design compensation strategies aligned with SAP's Compensation Philosophy. In this role you will be responsible for evaluating SAPs pay mix, bonus design, and monitoring of effectiveness. In this role, you collaborate closely with business leadership, finance, and HR teams to craft and refine compensation strategies aligned with our business goals and strategy. Your expertise will provide data-driven recommendations for plan improvements, comprehensive analysis, and external market insights.

In addition to being the Total Reward Expert for Bonus Design, you will also play a dual role as the Global Total Rewards Partner where you will be the face of Total Rewards and the trusted advisor for a large & dynamic function. As a thought leader, you drive, influence and support all efforts and activities involved in the scoping, design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of innovative and tailored Total Rewards business solutions.

What you'll do

• Design and update Compensation Bonus Design monitoring effectiveness while ensuring alignment with market trends and organizational goals.
• Develops and models scenario analyses to evaluate potential plan impacts, outcomes, and cost projections
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to define compensation strategies.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to understand compensation needs and challenges, providing expert advice and solutions
• Identify and implement industry best practices to support Global Total Reward strategies. Develop innovative solutions that align with business needs in close collaboration with Executive-level representatives and, when necessary, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) community.
• Provide expert guidance and influence on Total Rewards programs, ensuring compliance across local geographies
• Influence and lead through challenging situations with various key stakeholders, including senior business leaders, to drive positive outcomes for the business
• Work closely with the TR communities globally, as well as internal teams such as Finance and other HR departments, to lead the TR strategy for a dedicated function.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, or a related field, with extensive expertise in Compensation design at large technology firms.
• Robust experience in incentive compensation design
• Strong leadership skills with a customer centric outlook.
• Broad understanding of all Total Rewards components, including base and variable pay, long-term incentives, and recognition programs, with in-depth knowledge of market pay practices and compensation trends in the technology industry.
• Expert-level analytical skills, mastery in compensation data analysis and modeling, and advanced Excel capabilities for effective data handling and solution design.
• Fluency in English, with excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Preferably possess in-depth knowledge of SAP HCM solutions, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams

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 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 world.

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

Requisition ID: 434316

Posted Date: Aug 26, 2025

Work Area: Human Resources

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Expected Travel: 0 - 10%

Location:

Dublin 24, IE, D24WA02

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