Compensation Manager - Go To Market

We’re looking for problem solvers, innovators, and dreamers who are searching for anything but business as usual. Like us, you’re a high performer who’s an expert at your craft, constantly challenging the status quo. You value inclusivity and want to join a culture that empowers you to show up as your authentic self. You know that success hinges on commitment, that our differences make us stronger, and that the finish line is always sweeter when the whole team crosses together.

About the Role
Alteryx is seeking an innovative and data-driven Compensation Manager to support our Go-to-Market (Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success) organizations. In this highly visible role, you will lead the design, implementation, administration, and governance of global compensation programs that align with our revenue strategy and growth objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in advanced Workday compensation functionality, a global perspective spanning AMER, APJ, and EMEA, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with GTM HRBPs, Finance, Legal, and Business Leaders to ensure our programs remain competitive, equitable, compliant, and performance-driven.

• Serve as the compensation subject-matter expert for GTM functions, providing strategic guidance to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and business leaders on offers, promotions, counteroffers, and organization design changes.
   

• Lead and manage core compensation programs, including the Annual Compensation Review, Market Survey Submissions, Salary Structure updates, and Pay Equity reviews.
   

• Drive global benchmarking and market intelligence by managing participation in compensation surveys, analyzing regional and functional data across AMER, APJ, and EMEA, and developing recommendations to maintain competitiveness and internal equity for GTM roles.
   

• Partner with GTM leadership to design and optimize sales and variable pay programs, ensuring alignment with business strategy, revenue goals, and performance outcomes.
   

• Collaborate closely with the People Systems team to enhance and leverage advanced Workday compensation features, ensuring accurate configuration, efficient process design, and robust reporting across all compensation cycles.
   

• Partner with Sales Operations and Finance on quota-based incentive planning, modeling, and budget alignment.
   

• Deliver data-driven insights through analytics, dashboards, and data storytelling to inform compensation strategy and business decisions — experience with Tableau is a plus.
   

• Stay current on global compensation trends, regulatory requirements, and pay equity standards to ensure compliance and market competitiveness across all regions.

• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience within a global organization, ideally in the software or SaaS industry.
   

• Advanced experience with Workday HCM, including configuration, reporting, and end-to-end management of complex compensation cycles.
   

• Proven success supporting GTM and sales compensation programs, including variable incentive design, quota modeling, and plan optimization.
   

• Demonstrated expertise in global benchmarking, job architecture, grading, and global leveling methodologies, with direct experience managing programs across AMER, APJ, and EMEA.
   

• Strong analytical and modeling skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights; Tableau experience preferred.
   

• Experience designing and administering broad-based, variable, and equity compensation programs across multiple geographies.
   

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
   

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
   

• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and data integrity.
   

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Compensation

Alteryx is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as your relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. 

The base salary range for this role in California, Colorado, Washington, Texas, and Rhode Island is $139,475 to $160,300.

In addition, you may be eligible for other compensation, such as a bonus. Employees may also be eligible for a wide range of other benefits, including medical, retirement, financial, wellness, time off, employee discounts, and others.

Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Benefits & Perks:

Alteryx has amazing benefits for all Associates which can be viewed here.

This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.