Sales Compensation Analyst

Guardian Life

. Administer sales incentive compensation programs, including calculating incentive payments, validating results, coordinating payroll submissions, and delivering reporting within established deadlines .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $59,110 - $88,660 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering sales incentive compensation programs, including data analysis, reporting, and collaboration with leadership. Proficient in utilizing advanced analytics and automation tools to enhance compensation processes and support business decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Incentive Compensation AdministrationData Analysis and ReportingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyStrong Communication SkillsExperience with AI-Enabled Tools

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Hard Skills

Compensation DesignData ConsolidationPayroll CoordinationAdvanced AnalyticsLarge Dataset ManagementCompensation ModelingReporting AccuracyProcess ImprovementMicrosoft AccessVisual Basic

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationPresentation SkillsAnalytical ThinkingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAI-Enabled ToolsAutomation Software

Industry Keywords

Sales OperationsBusiness AnalyticsCompensation InitiativesDistribution ChannelsPayroll

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer sales incentive compensation programs, including calculating incentive payments, validating results, coordinating payroll submissions, and delivering reporting within established deadlines
Analyze and consolidate data from multiple sources to ensure accurate compensation calculations and support business decision-making
Partner with leadership to model, design, and implement enhancements to annual incentive compensation programs
Develop presentations, plan documents, and reporting for sales leaders and stakeholders
Collaborate across teams as a subject matter expert on products, distribution channels, compensation initiatives, and process improvements
Maintain detailed procedures and controls documentation
Build relationships with sales leaders and business partners to understand business needs and provide compensation guidance
Use automation, AI-enabled tools, and advanced analytics to improve compensation administration, reporting accuracy, and business insights
Report to the Distribution Compensation Leader or applicable manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years of professional experience in compensation, finance, sales operations, business analytics, payroll, or a related field
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights from data
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Experience working with large datasets and producing accurate reporting
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information to various levels of leadership
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred: experience administering sales incentive compensation programs
Preferred: knowledge of compensation design, modeling, and plan administration
Preferred: experience with Microsoft Access and/or Visual Basic
Preferred: experience supporting sales organizations or distribution teams
Preferred: project experience involving compensation, payroll, or sales performance initiatives
Preferred: experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, automation, or advanced analytics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Skill-building opportunities
Leadership development opportunities
Philanthropic opportunities
Contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources
Benefits for full-time eligible employees
Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees