Incentive Compensation Analyst

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Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Incentive Compensation Analyst to join our Incentive Compensation team. This role will support the calculation, administration, and continuous improvement of our incentive compensation programs while partnering with stakeholders across the organization to ensure accurate, timely, and effective commission processes.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills, prior experience with incentive compensation, commissions, finance, sales operations, or related analytical functions, and the ability to quickly learn and navigate complex compensation programs. This individual will play an important role in supporting process enhancements, driving operational efficiency, and contributing to the ongoing success of the team.

Job Responsibilities

• Reporting: Generate regular reports and ad-hoc analyses for senior management, HR, and Finance teams to support decision-making.
• Process Documentation: Establish and maintain comprehensive process documentation for incentive compensation administration. Document the end-to-end process, from plan design to payout distribution, including step-by-step procedures, key responsibilities, and timelines. Update these documents as processes evolve or change to ensure transparency and consistency.
• Technology Utilization: Assist with the implementation of an Incentive Compensation Management tool to streamline administration processes and ensure accuracy in calculations.
• Auditing and Compliance Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation related to compliance with compensation regulations, internal policies, and audit requirements. This includes documenting compliance checks, audit trails, and any necessary corrective actions.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with operation personnel.
• Process Improvement: Regularly review and refine incentive compensation administration and calculation processes based on best practices. Document process improvements, track their impact on efficiency and accuracy, and communicate changes to the relevant teams.
• Exception Handling: Ensure there is a clear and documented process for resolving issues and discrepancies.
• Data Management: Document data sources, data validation processes, and data retention policies to maintain data integrity.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred

Experience

• Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience
• Advanced Excel skills in modeling and complex formulas

• Strong understanding of compensation principles, regulations, and calculation processes

• Preferred experience with a Commission Calculation Software (CaptivateIQ, Xactly)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Benefits

Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts.