Lead Compensation Analyst

Tundra Technical Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Associate events

Recognition programs

Employee loyalty programs

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions is seeking a Lead Compensation Analyst to oversee the administration, calculation, and analysis of commission, incentive, and bonus programs. You will work with Finance, Payroll, People & Culture, Sales, Delivery, and Data & Analytics to ensure accurate payouts and maintain documentation.

You will lead quarterly and annual P&L bonus calculations, maintain plans, eligibility records, and changes while ensuring audit controls and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business, HR, Analytics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis, sales compensation, incentive administration, financial analysis, or a related field.
• Experience administering complex commission and bonus plans.
• Understand P&L statements and incentive calculations.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyze large datasets.
• Experience reconciling data across multiple systems and maintaining controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication of complex information and handling confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration, calculation, and analysis of commission, incentive, and bonus programs.
• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, People & Culture, Sales, Delivery, and Data & Analytics to ensure accurate payouts.
• Calculate and analyze quarterly and annual P&L bonuses and maintain compensation plans.
• Reconcile compensation calculations with reports and payroll submissions.
• Prepare compensation reports and dashboards to support payouts, accruals, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Validate data across payroll, financial, People & Culture, and CRM/ATS systems with audit controls.
• Partner with Finance, Payroll, Data & Analytics, IT, and business leaders to resolve issues and automate calculations.
• Establish procedures and reporting timelines; provide guidance and quality review to others.

Skills

Advanced Excel

P&L awareness

Financial analysis

Compensation experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field

Tools

Payroll systems

CRM/ATS systems

Job description

Since 2004, Tundra's mission to become the world's number one choice for top talent has been relentless. As we thrive in dynamic markets like North America, the UK, Ireland, and Asia, our commitment to global growth has set us apart as a visionary leader in talent recruitment and total talent management.

We challenge norms, exceed expectations, and are dedicated to sourcing top-tier talent for some of the world's most renowned brands. Our pioneering approach to Direct Source Curation consistently ranks us among North America's fastest-growing and largest staffing organizations.

In the previous year, LinkedIn recognized Tundra as the Diversity Champion in the staffing industry and praised us as the most engaging recruitment brand on the platform.

• People-Centric Culture – being in the business of people, we ensure our Associates work in an environment where they can deliver results and have professional success.
• Continued Professional Development – tailored learning and development courses to support your career growth at Tundra.
• Endless Growth Opportunities – the success of Tundra has been built on internal progression across the organization.
• Social Responsibility – at Tundra, we pride ourselves in our ability to influence change, whether it be the work from the DEIB Council, give-back initiatives, or our green programs.
• Rewards and Perks – Competitive health and financial benefits, Associate events, recognition programs, and employee loyalty programs are a few of the perks available at Tundra.

Join Our Team

We are on the hunt for talented individuals passionate about a results-driven career and committed to providing exceptional service to our clients and candidates.

The Role

• As a Lead Compensation Analyst, you will oversee the administration, calculation, and analysis of commission, incentive, and bonus programs. Working closely with Finance, Payroll, People & Culture, Sales, Delivery, and Data & Analytics, you will ensure accurate payouts, maintain compensation plan documentation, and improve reporting and processes. A key focus will be calculating and analyzing quarterly and annual P&L bonuses. Maintain commission plans, bonus structures, eligibility records, and approved compensation changes.
• Lead commission and incentive calculations, including quarterly and annual P&L bonuses, guaranteed commissions, draws, referral splits, and other approved arrangements.
• Analyze financial performance against forecasts, budgets, and bonus thresholds, explaining payout drivers and variances.
• Reconcile compensation calculations with approved reports and payroll submissions, resolving discrepancies and adjustments.
• Prepare compensation reports and dashboards to support payout forecasts, accruals, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Validate compensation data across payroll, financial, People & Culture, and CRM/ATS systems while maintaining accurate records and audit controls.
• Partner with Finance, Payroll, Data & Analytics, IT, and business leaders to resolve issues, improve processes, and automate calculations.
• Establish procedures and reporting timelines while providing guidance and quality review to others supporting compensation administration.

Who You Are

• You have a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Human Resources, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• You have 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis, sales compensation, incentive administration, financial analysis, or a related field.
• You have experience administering complex commission and bonus plans.
• You understand P&L statements, financial performance measures, and incentive calculations.
• You have advanced Excel skills and experience analyzing large datasets.
• You have experience reconciling data across multiple systems and maintaining accurate controls.
• You have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• You communicate complex information clearly, handle confidential matters professionally, and manage competing deadlines effectively.

The salary range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,000 - $90,000.

Our benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We use artificial intelligence tools to help our recruiters screen and assess talent. These tools do not replace human decision-making in the process.

At Tundra, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles within the organization.

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Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Information Technology and Engineering staffing and consulting services. Our success is built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County candidates: criminal history may be relevant to the following job duties: protect and return property, adhere to confidentiality requirements, comply with security requirements, adhere to applicable codes of conduct.