Head of Global Compensation

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 45% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. 

Job Description:

The Head of Global Compensation is a strategic leader responsible for providing insight into the design of Zscaler’s total rewards programs with a focus on broad-based compensation strategies, sales compensation initiatives, pay equity, and transparency. As both a strategist and a hands-on leader, this position will collaborate with stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Sales Operations to develop programs that support employee engagement and drive overall business performance while fostering a culture of equity and trust through transparent communication about compensation practices.

Responsibilities:

As an experienced leader driving scalable solutions in broad-based compensation, sales incentive programs, and pay equity, you will report to the Vice President, Global Total Rewards and be responsible for:

• Sales Compensation Strategy & Design:
  • In partnership with Finance and Sales Operations, architect innovative and competitive sales compensation plans that drive high performance and business growth while improving sales employee engagement and retention.
  • In collaboration with the Sales Compensation function, monitor the effectiveness of sales compensation plans by conducting regular deep-dive analyses and adjusting designs as market conditions or business needs change.
• Regional Compensation Strategy:
  • Provide input into the compensation strategy and operations across our global locations including Americas, EMEA, India, and APJ.
  • Design and manage competitive salary structures, incentive plans, and equity programs tailored to regional and business needs.
  • Partner with executive leadership and HR Business Partners to provide compensation consulting and guidance on organizational design, job architecture, and pay decisions.
  • Oversee annual compensation planning cycles (e.g., merit increases, bonuses, long-term incentives).
  • Monitor market trends, conduct benchmarking, and leverage data to recommend compensation actions and updates.
  • Manage compensation compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal audit requirements.
• Pay Equity & Transparency Strategy:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive pay equity strategy to ensure fair and unbiased compensation practices across the organization, aligned with organizational goals.
  • Lead regular pay equity analyses to identify and address potential gaps, partnering with HR leadership and external consultants as needed.
  • Drive initiatives to build transparency in compensation practices, including creating clear frameworks and communications for employees to understand how pay decisions are made.
  • Stay informed about evolving pay equity and transparency regulations and ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing regional compensation team, fostering a collaborative culture.
  • Partner closely with HR, Finance, Sales, and Business leaders to address compensation-related initiatives and to align rewards programs with the overall organizational strategy.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, offering insights and recommendations on compensation designs and trends that impact employee engagement, morale, and productivity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in HR, compensation, or total rewards management, including leadership roles.
• Expertise in compensation benchmarking, scalable program design, and equity program execution.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen to develop data-driven recommendations.
• Proven succe