Lead Compensation & Variable Pay Consultant (Remote)

Location: any country in Europe 

Work model: full-remote & full-time, flexible within business hours  

Employment type: Employment Contract 

Who we are 

At Effective People, we put people first. As a global leader in SAP SuccessFactors implementation, HR advisory, and workforce solutions, we help businesses boost performance, streamline payroll, and enhance employee experiences. 

 Over the past 18 years, our team of 250 consultants has successfully delivered more than 1,000 projects across 100+ countries worldwide. Recognized in the SAP Hall of Fame and awarded SAP Expert status, we have received 13 SAP Quality Awards and multiple Partner Excellence Awards. 

About the role 

We are looking for an experienced Lead Compensation & Variable Pay Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will lead Compensation and Variable Pay implementation projects for international clients while also taking ownership of delivery, stakeholder management, and mentoring within the team. 

You will act as a trusted advisor to clients on compensation and incentive programs, support business development activities, and contribute to strengthening our Total Rewards practice and community. 

Key responsibilities 

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of Compensation and Variable Pay solutions for a variety of clients  

• Participate in presales activities, including demos, trainings, and workshops for clients  

• Act as the lead consultant on implementation projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery  

• Provide ad-hoc technical support to clients (no on-call duties)  

• Support and mentor consultants within the Compensation and Variable Pay area 

• Serve as a senior professional in variable pay and contribute to public knowledge sharing within a Total Rewards community  

Key qualifications 

• Certified in SAP SuccessFactors Compensation and Variable Pay 

• Practical experience with SuccessFactors Variable Pay is required 

• Minimum of 2 end-to-end implementations of SAP SuccessFactors Compensation as Lead Consultant 

• Minimum of 2 end-to-end implementations of SAP SuccessFactors Variable Pay as Lead Consultant 

• Broad technical knowledge and a strong willingness to learn 

• Strong communication and consulting skills, with fluent written and spoken English for both internal and external communication 

• Proven ability to identify requirements and translate them into effective solutions 

• Experience implementing other SAP SuccessFactors modules is considered an advantage 

• Flexible work schedule to collaborate with customers and colleagues across multiple time zones 

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with both colleagues and customers 

• Ability to independently manage tasks through to completion with minimal supervision 

• Ability to collaborate with clients, identify follow-on engagement opportunities, and demonstrate a strong drive to excel 

• Previous team management experience and interest in leading teams would be an advantage 

• Willingness to travel to customer sites when needed  

What we offer 

• Benefits package tailored to each region where we have employees 

• Yearly bonus linked to company performance 

• Fully remote work environment 

• Home office setup reimbursement (desk and chair) 

• Work-life balance 

• Learning and development opportunities, including support for certifications in various professional areas 

• Exposure to international and well-known clients across the market 

• Opportunity to work alongside a senior team in one of the leading SAP SuccessFactors consultancies 

• Flat organizational structure that encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing