Incentive Compensation Analyst

Talantir; Illinois; Remote; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Addison Group partners with a global medical technology organization to manage complex incentive compensation programs remotely. The Incentive Compensation Analyst administers SPM tools, ensures accurate commission calculations, and drives data-driven improvements across HR, Finance, Payroll, Accounting, and Sales leadership.

Required are 5+ years in sales compensation with SPM platforms, advanced Excel, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, IT, HR or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in sales compensation, sales operations, or incentive compensation administration.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with SPM platforms like Xactly Incent, Varicent, Spiff, CaptivateIQ.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Sales Performance Management (SPM) systems.
• Configure and maintain sales compensation plans for accurate payouts.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Payroll, Accounting, and Sales leadership to improve processes.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track performance and compensation metrics.

Skills

Sales compensation

Sales operations

Incentive administration

Xactly Incent

Varicent

Spiff

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/IT/HR

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Power BI

Qlik

Cognos

Workday

Job description

Job Title: Incentive Compensation Analyst

Location: Remote

Industry: Manufacturing

Pay: $50-55/hr

About Our Client

Addison Group is partnering with a global medical technology organization known for developing innovative therapeutic solutions that improve patient outcomes. The company operates in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment and is committed to operational excellence, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement.

Job Description

The Incentive Compensation Analyst supports the Sales Operations team by administering and optimizing sales incentive compensation programs. This role is responsible for managing Sales Performance Management (SPM) systems, ensuring accurate commission calculations and payouts, and maintaining the integrity of compensation data. The analyst partners with HR, Finance, Payroll, Accounting, and Sales leadership to improve processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and ensure the timely and accurate execution of variable compensation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the administrator for Sales Performance Management (SPM) systems, including configuration, reporting, and compensation plan validation.
• Configure and maintain sales compensation plans to ensure accurate commission calculations and timely payout cycles.
• Manage system updates related to new hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations in partnership with HR and Sales Operations.
• Resolve inquiries from the Sales organization related to quotas, territories, credits, and commission payouts.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and analytics to track sales performance and compensation metrics.
• Maintain and enhance documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process workflows.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and optimization of compensation tools.
• Partner with Accounting and Payroll to ensure accurate accruals and timely processing of variable compensation payments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, IT, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in sales compensation, sales operations, or incentive compensation administration.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience working with SPM platforms such as Xactly Incent, Varicent, Spiff, or CaptivateIQ.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience managing large datasets and building compensation models and reporting dashboards.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Additional Details

Experience with Salesforce CRM preferred. Exposure to reporting and BI tools such as Power BI, Qlik, or Cognos is a plus. Experience with Workday preferred. Opportunity to support a complex global sales compensation environment. High‑visibility role working cross‑functionally with Sales, HR, Finance, and Payroll.

Perks

• Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Collaborative, people‑focused culture with strong leadership support.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.