US Payroll Analyst

Cognizant Softvision; Philippines; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Softvision, LLC is seeking candidates for a role focused on sales compensation management, compensation administration, payroll helpdesk, and HR shared services. The position requires hands-on experience with compensation tools and SQL scripting, with exposure to CRM platforms.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of college and proven ability to work across finance, accounting, and HR functions within a global company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of college, no back subject.
• Hands-on experience with compensation tools such as Anaplan, Callidus/SAP, OIC, Xactly or Salesforce.
• Experience creating SQL scripts to extract quantitative data.
• Experience with CRM tools and case management.

Responsibilities

• Sales compensation management and administration.
• Compensation & Benefits administration and payroll helpdesk support.
• Finance & Accounting support and HR Shared Services coordination.

Skills

Sales compensation

Compensation tools

Payroll

CRM tools

Education

Two years of college

Tools

Anaplan

Callidus/SAP

OIC

Xactly

Salesforce

Job description

Cognizant is a global organization serving clients across multiple industries with a deep set of offerings provided by our practice areas and supported by corporate and enabling functions. Employing roughly 270,000 talented associates worldwide, Cognizant is dedicated to anticipating and solving clients toughest problems and enabling them to thrive in the digital era. Join us and Be Cognizant!

Key responsibilities

• Sales compensation management
• Compensation administration
• Payroll helpdesk
• Compensation & Benefits administration
• Finance & Accounting
• HR Shared Services

Who thrives here:

• At least 2 years in college, no back subject
• 2 years experience in either any of the below:

1. Sales compensation management
2. compensation administration
3. Payroll helpdesk
4. Compensation & Benefits administration
5. Finance & Accounting
6. HR Shared Services

• Must have hands‑on experience on compensation tools (Anaplan, Callidus/SAP, OIC, Xactly, Salesforce)
• Experience creating SQL scripts to extract quantitative data
• Experience with CRM tools and case management

Why Join Us

At Cognizant, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers that thrive in the digital era.

• Growth That Matters – Clear career paths, continuous learning, and opportunities to move into leadership or specialized roles. You're not just filling a seat—you're building a future.
• Support That Empowers – A collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your well-being is prioritized through strong benefits and work-life balance.
• Impact That Inspires – Work on global accounts that shape industries, influence millions of users, and give you a sense of purpose beyond the paycheck.

Your future starts here—grow, thrive, and make an impact with Cognizant.