Sales Compensation Analyst – Compensation & Payroll Operations

S&P Global

. Drive end-to-end commission calculation cycles for 1,500+ global payees across commercial business units .

Posted 10/25/2026full-timeMalaysiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commission calculation cycles, Xactly Incent and Connect administration, and financial systems management. Proficient in SQL, Python, and data reconciliation processes to ensure accurate payroll and compensation operations.

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Xactly Incent AdministrationSQL Query WritingPython Data AutomationFinancial Systems AdministrationPayroll Calculation Experience

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Hard Skills

Commission CalculationCrediting Rule ConfigurationPlan Logic SetupPayout Rate Table ManagementData Validation PipelinesDynamic Arrays in ExcelPower PivotComplex Lookup ModelsAudit Evidence GenerationData Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Xactly ConnectWorkdaySalesforcePower BIAlteryx

Certifications & Qualifications

Xactly Certified AdministratorVaricent CertificationAnaplan CertificationSAP Commissions Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial OperationsGlobal PayeesMulti-National Corporate EnvironmentPayroll Transmission FilesETL Integrations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLPandasPythonSQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive end-to-end commission calculation cycles for 1,500+ global payees across commercial business units
Administer and configure Xactly Incent, Xactly Connect, and Xactly Analytics
Configure crediting rules, tiered accelerator matrices, split-crediting algorithms, plan logic, and payout rate tables
Monitor batch ETL integrations, API sync jobs, and data synchronization pipelines; resolve ingestion failures
Execute monthly and quarterly commission calculations and coordinate payroll cutoffs, data freezes, adjustments, and sign-offs
Generate, reconcile, and format gross-to-net payroll transmission files for regional Finance and Payroll teams
Perform pre-payroll checks, distribution curve analyses, historical variance checks, calculation reruns, and retroactive corrections
Configure payee profiles, plan rules, draw and guarantee schedules, quota ramp models, role transitions, LOA adjustments, and departure settlements
Reconcile Workday/HRIS rosters with Xactly
Build SQL queries and Python, Pandas, Alteryx, or script-based reconciliation and automation tools
Identify and remediate data anomalies including duplicate deal bookings, currency mismatches, orphan transactions, and territory mapping issues
Lead annual plan roll-forwards, UAT, calculation logic validation, and platform readiness
Maintain runbooks, process maps, and SOPs
Partner with Payroll, Modeling, Strategic Programs, Governance, and Compliance teams
Provide audit logs, approval artifacts, audit evidence, and mathematical payout explanations to stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of technical sales compensation operations, financial systems administration, or payroll calculation experience in a complex, multi-national corporate environment
Minimum 2 years of hands-on administration and configuration experience with Xactly Incent and Xactly Connect
Experience with Xactly crediting rule configuration, plan logic setup, and payout rate table management
Ability to write complex multi-table JOIN queries, subqueries, indexing, and aggregation scripts
Experience building automated data validation or reconciliation pipelines using Python (Pandas), Alteryx, or VBA/Power Query in a financial operations context
Xactly Certified Administrator credential or equivalent platform certification in Varicent, Anaplan, or SAP Commissions preferred
Experience using Workday for HRIS roster management and Salesforce for CRM data structures and effective-dating logic preferred
Advanced Excel skills including dynamic arrays, Power Pivot, nested logic formulas, and complex lookup models preferred
Experience generating, reconciling, and formatting gross-to-net payroll transmission files preferred
Experience reviewing and interpreting Power BI dashboards preferred
Experience producing calculation logs, change control artifacts, and audit evidence packages preferred
Ability to communicate complex payout mechanics and calculation adjustments clearly in written and spoken English to international stakeholders across multiple time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care coverage designed for the mind and body
Generous time off
Continuous learning resources and career development opportunities
Competitive pay
Retirement planning
Continuing education program
Company-matched student loan contribution
Financial wellness programs
Family benefits and perks
Retail discounts
Referral incentive awards