Strategic Sales Compensation Analyst – SPIFF & Payee Lifecycle

S&P Global; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

S&P Global in Cary, NC is seeking a Sales Compensation Analyst to own end-to-end SPIFF operations and payee lifecycle management. You will translate campaigns into precise criteria, run real-time attainment tracking, and ensure accuracy from onboarding to final payout.

The role requires 5+ years in sales compensation, strong SQL and automation skills, and experience with enterprise incentive platforms like Varicent or Xactly, plus Workday.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sales compensation administration, incentive program management, or sales operations in a multinational firm.
• Proven track record designing, tracking, and governing incentive programs with audit-ready documentation.
• Experience with payee lifecycle mechanics including prorations, draws, and final settlements.
• Advanced SQL skills for multi-table databases and automation tooling (Python/Pandas, Alteryx, or Excel/VBA).
• Hands-on with at least one enterprise incentive platform (Varicent, Xactly, Anaplan, SAP Commissions) and Workday.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end SPIFF operations: briefs to tracking, ROI analytics, and post-campaign documentation.
• Architect and manage payee lifecycle workflows, quota adjustments, and onboarding/offboarding rules.
• Lead departure settlements, claw backs, and reconciliation with HRIS integrations.
• Conduct data-driven investigations into disputes with clear explanations for leadership.
• Partner across Legal, People, and Payroll to ensure governance and SOX-compliant processes.

Skills

Sales compensation

Incentive programs

Payee lifecycle

SQL

Automation

Tools

Varicent

Xactly

Anaplan

SAP Commissions

Workday

Job description

S&P Global in Cary, NC is seeking a Sales Compensation Analyst to own end-to-end SPIFF operations and payee lifecycle management. You will translate campaigns into precise criteria, run real-time attainment tracking, and ensure accuracy from onboarding to final payout.

The role requires 5+ years in sales compensation, strong SQL and automation skills, and experience with enterprise incentive platforms like Varicent or Xactly, plus Workday.