Compensation Application Specialist

Shaw Industries; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking a Compensation Application Specialist to design and implement sales performance and incentive compensation solutions. You will optimize configurations, ensure scalable, maintainable systems, and deliver on-demand analytics and reporting.

The role focuses on data modeling, integration, and rapid delivery of insights. Candidates should have strong SQL, ERP/CRM experience, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to business partners in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience with Sales Performance Management / Incentive Compensation platforms or similar ERP / CRM enterprise applications.
• Experience utilizing analytics tools and languages.
• Experience with relational databases, SQL development, data integration, and data analysis.
• Ability to analyze, transform, and compare large volumes of data (structured and unstructured).
• Ability to develop reports which convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure and implement sales performance, incentive compensation, and supporting technologies to provide meaningful business solutions.
• Provide day-to-day technical support of the critical business systems.
• Acquire and apply knowledge of Shaw’s transactional and organizational data to develop solutions and provide on-demand analytics and reporting.
• Prepare and update documentation of designs, requirements, changes, and training materials.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing and data validation activities.

Skills

Sales Performance Management

Analytics tools

SQL

Data integration

Data analysis

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Compensation Application Specialist

Position Overview

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

Position Summary

• Configure and implement sales performance, incentive compensation, and supporting/related technologies to provide meaningful business solutions.
• Provide day-to-day technical support of the critical business systems.
• Solutions must optimize the user experience and adhere to the principles of agility, speed of delivery, ease of maintenance, and scalability.
• Acquire and apply knowledge of Shaw’s transactional and organizational data to develop solutions and to provide on-demand analytics and reporting as needed.
• Creatively apply knowledge and skills to prototype innovative solutions.
• Contribute to a dynamic working environment by learning new skills and sharing knowledge with team members.
• Configure solutions per design specifications.
• Meaningfully participate in each phase of the project life cycle.
• Adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
• Prepare and update documentation of designs, requirements, changes, and training materials.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing.
• Analyze, transform, and compare large volumes of data for modeling, analysis, and/or root‑cause identification.
• Contribute to maintaining a high standard of quality by producing reports to identify events, trends, or outlying data that require attention regarding technology systems and business outcomes.

Required Qualifications / Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Skills And Experience

• Experience with Sales Performance Management / Incentive Compensation Management platforms or similar ERP / CRM enterprise applications.
• Experience utilizing analytics tools and languages.
• Experience with relational databases, SQL development, data integration, and data analysis.
• Ability to analyze, transform, and compare large volumes of data (structured and unstructured).
• Ability to develop reports which convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Effective communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Varicent (Comp software) experience.
• Advanced skills with office productivity applications (Microsoft Office), including scripting.
• Proficient writing skills, including technical writing.

Attributes

• Interested in pursuing a career in business technology and business analytics.
• Passion for delivering business application solutions.
• Aptitude for analytical thinking and innovative problem solving.
• Creative problem‑solving skills.
• Proactive, analytical, inquisitive.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Quick learner, ability to multitask, and adapt to a fast‑paced work environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Act with a sense of urgency.
• Self‑motivated, creative, team player.
• Self‑motivated individual with keen attention to detail.
• Able to manage and prioritize concurrent initiatives in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Committed to working collaboratively.

Competencies

• Execute Action Plan
• Initiate Action
• Adapt and Change
• Learn Continuously
• Build Trusting Relationships

Work Shift

8 Hr non‑rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM.

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.