Director of Global Compensation & Executive Rewards

Sabre Corporation is a leading technology provider to the global travel and tourism industry. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre operates offices in approximately 60 countries around the world. At Sabre, we make travel happen. Positioned at the center of the business of travel, our platform connects people with experiences that matter in their lives. Today, Sabre is creating a new marketplace for personalized travel. It is our people who develop and deliver powerful solutions that meet the current and future needs of our airline, hotel and travel agency customers. Join our journey! We are seeking a Director of Global Compensation & Executive Rewards to join our global Total Rewards team, where innovation knows no borders. This team ensures our rewards structure aligns company performance with talent recognition so our global organization can deliver market‑leading tech solutions with confidence. With an inclusive culture and flexible work environment, we work together with boldness, curiosity and commitment so we can all win together. As Director of Global Compensation & Executive Rewards, you will oversee multiple reward functions and shape our global compensation philosophy. You will lead senior professionals, guide executive remuneration strategy, and present high‑stakes materials directly to the board of directors. This role requires exceptional strategic focus, financial rigor, and the confidence to turn complex market shifts into clear business strategy. What you’ll do Lead the Global Compensation and Executive Rewards Center of Excellence to scale competitive pay structures. Govern the end-to-end lifecycle of global equity programs and executive long-term incentives. Guide the strategic narrative and technical preparation of the annual Proxy Statement for the board of directors. Act as an internal consultant to senior executives, Finance, and Legal teams to translate global regulatory, tax, and legal requirements into actionable business strategies. Use generative AI and automation tools to streamline continuous market analysis and improve pay‑equity reporting quality. Mentor and elevate a team of compensation professionals to foster a culture of high performance and precision across the organization. What you’ll bring Minimum 12+ years of progressive HR/Total Rewards experience, with at least 5 years in a dedicated leadership role managing global compensation programs, and 8+ years specifically focused on executive compensation, equity administration, and global program governance. Proven experience managing functional teams through subordinate leaders to drive enterprise goals and business unit performance. Expert capability in financial modeling and data presentation to synthesize complex benchmarks into clear narratives for the C‑suite. Demonstrated success leading full‑scale global project lifecycles from design through to rigorous change management and execution. Practical experience using analytics tools and automation to optimize compensation modeling precision and eliminate manual reporting effort. Relevant industry experience in travel technology or SaaS environments managing multi‑variable global compensation scenarios. Benefits that support you Competitive pay and performance-based bonuses Flexible work options Comprehensive healthcare coverage Generous PTO and holidays Strong retirement planning support Family‑friendly benefits Professional development opportunities Reasonable Accommodation: Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre's Compliance Office at View email address on click.appcast.io Affirmative Action: Sabre is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW #J-18808-Ljbffr Sabre