Strategic Sales Compensation Lead: SPIFF & Payee Lifecycle

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

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Job summary

S&P Global is seeking a Sales Compensation Analyst to own SPIFF operations and end-to-end payee lifecycle management. You will work at the intersection of Commercial Strategy, People Operations, and Sales Finance, ensuring precise calculations, rigorous governance, and audit-ready documentation for a global population of plan participants.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration with Legal and HR, and deployment of automated tracking and reporting via

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sales compensation administration, incentive program management, or sales operations within a multinational organisation.
• Incentive Program and SPIFF Expertise: designing, tracking, and executing tactical programs with budget controls and audit docs.
• Payee Lifecycle: prorations, draws, effective-dated crediting, leaves, final offboarding calculations.
• SQL and Automation: advanced SQL; experience with Python/Pandas, Alteryx, or Excel/VBA to reconcile HR data with compensation engines.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end SPIFF operations with automated tracking using SQL, Python, or Alteryx.
• Architect and manage active payee lifecycle workflows, quota adjustments, and ramping accelerators.
• Oversee departure and offboarding precision, including final settlements and clawbacks.
• Lead forensic financial investigations into high-value disputes and payouts with clear explanations.
• Partner with Governance and Compliance to support SOX testing and audit trails.

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SQL

Python/Pandas

Alteryx

Excel/VBA

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Job description

S&P Global is seeking a Sales Compensation Analyst to own SPIFF operations and end-to-end payee lifecycle management. You will work at the intersection of Commercial Strategy, People Operations, and Sales Finance, ensuring precise calculations, rigorous governance, and audit-ready documentation for a global population of plan participants.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration with Legal and HR, and deployment of automated tracking and reporting via