Sales Compensation Analyst (Strategic Incentive Programs & Payee Lifecycle)

Role Overview

The Sales Compensation Analyst will work at the intersection of Commercial Strategy, People Operations, and Sales Finance to ensure precise compensation events, rigorous governance, and resolution with integrity. This role will handle complex problems, messy data, and high stakes, and will give the successful candidate the scope and challenge to match.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will own end-to-end SPIFF operations, architect and execute active payee lifecycle workflows, and conduct forensic financial investigations and resolve disputes. They will also serve as the operational governance and audit liaison, partner with Legal and People Partners, and support compensation continuity during organizational changes.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is for someone who is at their best when problems are complex, the data is messy, and the stakes are real. The successful candidate will have a proven track record designing, tracking, and executing tactical commercial incentive programs, SPIFFs, and accelerator campaigns with rigorous budget controls and full audit documentation.

Requirements

• 5+ years in sales compensation administration, incentive program management, or sales operations within a multinational organisation.
• Proven track record designing, tracking, and executing tactical commercial incentive programs, SPIFFs, and accelerator campaigns with rigorous budget controls and full audit documentation.
• Advanced SQL proficiency for querying multi-table databases, HRIS tables, and transaction ledgers, combined with hands-on experience using at least one automation or reconciliation tool — Python/Pandas, Alteryx, or Excel/VBA — to reconcile HR data against compensation engines.
• Practical administration experience with at least one enterprise incentive platform — Varicent, Xactly, Anaplan, or SAP Commissions — and at least one HRIS platform, including Workday.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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