Data Analyst, Payroll

Western Dental & Orthodontics; Orange (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Compensation Analyst to enhance their compensation programs. This remote role involves collaborating with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure fair and compliant compensation practices. You will analyze data, manage incentive payouts, and develop insightful reports to guide decision-making. Join a forward-thinking company that values data-driven insights and offers opportunities for professional growth and process optimization. If you are passionate about compensation management and data analysis, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field required.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, SQL, and Power BI is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are critical.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and manage payouts for compensation and incentive plans.
• Conduct data analysis to validate incentive payouts against performance metrics.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track compensation trends.

Skills

Data Analysis

Compensation Management

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Finance

Economics

Accounting

Tools

UKG

PowerAutomate

Job description

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We are seeking a highly analytical and solutions-oriented Remote Compensation Analyst to support the design, administration, and continuous improvement of our compensation and incentive programs. This role will play a key part in ensuring fair, accurate, and compliant compensation practices, while collaborating with HR, Finance, IT, and external partners to deliver data-driven insights and process enhancements.

Responsibilities

1. Compensation Operations

• Calculate and manage payouts for all compensation and incentive plans.
• Audit and reconcile incentive payments to ensure accuracy and alignment with plan rules.
• Perform testing to ensure new plan implementations and system enhancements deliver intended outcomes.
• Interpret compensation policies and resolve related employee inquiries.
• Collaborate with HR business partners and external stakeholders to address and resolve compensation-related matters.
• Develop training materials and documentation to enhance understanding of compensation plans and commission structures.

1. Data Analysis & Validation

• Conduct in-depth data analysis to validate incentive payouts against performance metrics.
• Use tools such as Excel, SQL, UKG, PowerAutomate, and/or Power BI to manipulate and validate large data sets.
• Identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement to ensure equity and accuracy in compensation.

1. Reporting & Performance Metrics

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track compensation and incentive trends.
• Provide leadership with insights into plan performance, cost implications, and financial impact.
• Create ad hoc reports to support audits, compliance reviews, and strategic decision-making.
• Additional responsibilities will evolve to include incentive plan design, plan effectiveness analysis, and bonus payment trend analysis.

1. Process Optimization & Automation

• Identify inefficiencies and recommend automation opportunities using HRIS, financial systems, or analytics tools.
• Partner with HRIS, Payroll, and IT teams to implement improvements and ensure data integrity.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) related to system changes impacting compensation.

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders to ensure incentive programs align with company goals.
• Train and support managers and employees on incentive structures, calculations, and timelines.
• Act as the escalation point for incentive discrepancies, using data and analysis to resolve issues efficiently.

1. Policy & Program Management

• Advise all levels of management on organizational compensation policy matters as needed.
• Recommend policy updates to ensure ongoing compliance and consistency; maintain and update policy manuals accordingly.
• Manage external vendor relationships that support compensation needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, accounting, or related field of study; or a combination of education and work experience that demonstrates the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Familiarity and understanding of key payroll and HR concepts.
• Advanced proficiency with tools such as Excel, SQL, UKG, PowerAutomate, Power BI.
• Proven organizational ability, very detail oriented, critical thinking abilities.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.