Compensation Analyst - 14 Month Term

Hunt; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 53,250 - 78,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Flexible work options

Well-being programs

Mentorship programs

Virtual fitness classes

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Ottawa is seeking a Compensation Analyst to manage bonus and commission plan calculations. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in variable compensation, analytical and problem-solving skills, and proficiency with tools like Salesforce and Varicent. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with HR and other teams to ensure accurate commission payments. This opportunity offers a hybrid work model and emphasizes career development and support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in variable compensation at a high-tech company.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and manage multiple tasks.
• A clear and concise communicator.

Responsibilities

• Manage bonus and commission plan calculations.
• Collaborate with HR and other teams on commission payments.
• Create and distribute commission and bonus statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Ability to prioritize

Experience with Compensation Automation Programs

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Business or Accounting

Tools

Salesforce

NetSuite

Varicent

Job description

About Kinaxis

Elevate your career journey by embracing a new challenge with Kinaxis. We are experts in tech, but it’s really our people who give us passion to always seek ways to do things better. As such, we’re serious about your career growth and professional development, because People matter at Kinaxis.

In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, with a brand-new HQ based in Kanata North in Ottawa. As one of Canada’s Top Employers, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today.

At Kinaxis, we power the world’s supply chains to help preserve the planet’s resources and enrich the human experience. As a global leader in end-to-end supply chain management, we enable supply chain excellence for all industries, with more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries. We are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

Location

Hybrid - Our office in Ottawa

About the team

The Compensation Analyst, reporting to the Director, Financial Operations, is responsible for managing and administering the bonus and commission plan calculations and reporting for incentive‑eligible employees at Kinaxis. Collaborating and working closely with Human Resources and other teams across the organization, including Sales, Sales Operations and Professional Services, the Compensation Analyst will ensure that all commission payments are accurately calculated, reviewed, and reported, and will serve as the primary contact for support related to commission calculations.

What you will do

• Participate in the annual process of variable compensation plan design.
• Create and distribute monthly/quarterly commission and bonus statements.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to obtain metrics and calculate the monthly/quarterly commissions and bonus payments.
• Provide information to stakeholders on commissions and bonus related inquiries.
• Create monthly journal entries for commission and bonus related accruals.
• Manage all bonus and commission related month end processes.
• Support quarterly and annual audit requirements.
• Create regular and ad hoc reporting as required.

What we are looking for

• Post‑secondary education with a focus on Business, Accounting or similar, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in variable compensation at a high‑tech company, publicly traded preferred.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to apply sound judgement in situations that are typically covered by processes, procedures, standards, or precedents.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically when faced with challenges.
• Demonstrated ability prioritizing tasks based on the needs of the business; proactively solicits feedback to ensure alignment.
• A clear, concise, and professional communicator with the ability to present information and demonstrate knowledge.
• Experience working with Compensation Automation Programs, Varicent is an asset.
• Experience working with software platforms (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite).
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Agile and resilient in managing multiple tasks under tight timelines.
• Desire to work in a fast‑paced, ever changing, and high‑energy environment.

Annual cash compensation ranges from $53,250 to $78,100. The final offer within this range will reflect the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day—when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Yamaha, P&G, Honda, and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to net‑zero operations strategy for the long term. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and these are some of the perks and benefits we created for our team:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company‑wide day off on the last Friday of every month)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well‑being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs and training and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at [e-mail]. Please note that this contact information is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used to inquire about application statuses.

Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description, to identify candidates whose education, experience and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.