Senior Incentives Systems Analyst

Hootsuite
Mumbai +2 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with deep experience in sales compensation systems and a strong background in data analysis working in B2B SaaS environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5-8 years of experience in sales compensation systems and B2B SaaS environments
    — “5-8 years of experience in Sales commission processing, Data Analysis, Database administration, or implementation and administration of customizable incentive compensation management systems.
  • Individuals who can manage complex data flows and ensure accuracy in commission calculations
    — “Own the commission processing cycle end to end, including calculation validation, exception handling, and payout accuracy, ensuring plan participants are paid correctly and on time each cycle.
  • Candidates who excel in translating business needs into technical solutions and collaborating across teams
    — “Translate business requirements into technical requirements in order to design and build commission and bonus plans, and SPIFs within the Compensation System.

Things to consider

  • The role requires a candidate to be available for remote work within Maharashtra, India
    — “This role is open to remote-applicants within the state of Maharashtra, India.
  • Candidates must be capable of handling both technical and business requirements across the entire compensation lifecycle
    — “You’ll develop the requirements needed to implement and calculate and process commission plans, bonus plans and SPIF programs within the sales compensation software.

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with end-to-end commission processing and integration with systems like Salesforce
    — “Manage day-to-day administration and provide the operational support of the Compensation System, and ensure the viability of its integration with Salesforce.com.
  • Demonstrate your ability to audit and improve compensation systems through documented processes
    — “Audit and document processes and technical designs, and identify areas for continuous improvement of the Compensation System.
  • Emphasize your skills in software testing and building test plans for different test cycles
    — “Deep understanding of software testing with knowledge on building test plans and completing them in unit, functional and user acceptance test cycles.
  • Showcase your experience in creating and maintaining calculations for large data sets
    — “Experience developing and maintaining calculations for large data sets using spreadsheets or database models.
  • Demonstrate your ability to think critically and challenge assumptions to ensure optimal outcomes
    — “Critical challenger: You have the trust in your team to ask difficult questions in order to get to the best end result.
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • managing commission processing cycle
  • developing technical solutions
  • ensuring data integrity
Typical background
sales commission processingdata analysisdatabase administration

Skills & requirements

Required

Commission ProcessingData AnalysisDatabase AdministrationSales Compensation Systems

Preferred

B2B Saas ExperienceAdvanced Excel

Stack & domain

SalesforceWorkdaySQLExcelSales CompensationSPIF ProgramsProblem-solvingCommunicationTeam ManagementData AnalysisSalesFinanceIT

About the role

Original posting from Hootsuite via Greenhouse

We’re looking for a Senior Revenue Incentive Compensation Systems Analyst to help us build and maintain, and process commissions within our Compensation System. You’ll develop the requirements needed to implement and calculate and process  commission plans, bonus plans and SPIF programs within the sales compensation software, and SPIF programs by translating business requirements into technical solutions. You will own the end to end commission processing cycle, including plan configuration support, data validation, payout accuracy each cycle.  Understanding integrations and data flow will be key to this role. You will report to the Director Revenue Incentives. This role is open to remote-applicants within the state of Maharashtra, India. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Manage day-to-day administration and provide the operational support of the Compensation System, and ensure the viability of its integration with Salesforce.com.

Translate business requirements into technical requirements in order to design and build commission and bonus plans, and SPIFs within the Compensation System.

Own the commission processing cycle end to end, including calculation validation, exception handling, and payout accuracy, ensuring plan participants are paid correctly and on time each cycle.

Audit and document processes and technical designs, and identify areas for continuous improvement of the Compensation System.  

Develop and test Connect processes and monitor data flows to and from Compensation System to ensure data integrity/accuracy. Identify opportunities for further data automation and efficiency.  

Develop technical solutions to requirements/issues; validate and communicate solutions to internal and external team members, test solutions and ensure it meets specifications.

Perform other related duties as assigned  

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

5-8 years of experience in Sales commission processing, Data Analysis, Database administration, or implementation and administration of customizable incentive compensation management systems. 

B2B SaaS experience is preferred. 

Finance, consulting and sales compensation experience also considered.

Strongly prefer a comprehension of end to end Sales Compensation processes and systems.

Knowledge of Compensation Systems integration with external applications such as Salesforce and HR system (Workday). 

Experience with SQL and developing integrated solutions between systems is preferred.

Advanced understanding of formulas (excel or sheets)

Deep understanding of software testing with knowledge on building test plans and completing them in unit, functional and user acceptance test cycles.

Experience developing and maintaining calculations for large data sets using spreadsheets or database models.

Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills to set up and interpret logic, data tables, and rule relationships.

Open Communication: clearly conveys thoughts, both written and verbally, listening attentively and asking questions for clarification and understanding

Problem Solving: uses an organized and logical approach to find solutions to complex problems. Looks beyond the obvious to understand the root cause of problems

Process/Project Management: skilled at figuring out and managing the processes and timelines necessary to get work accomplished

Creativity and Innovation: seeks new and better ways of doing things, generates original and imaginative ideas, products, or solutions

WHO YOU ARE:

Solution seeker: You’re focused on tackling new challenges, solving problems, and moving the business forward—and you don’t wait to be asked.

Lifelong learner: You have a growth mindset – you’re here to learn, experiment, seek, apply, and provide feedback, share what works with your team, and move on from what doesn’t.

Resilient adapter: In the face of change and challenges, you bring a thoughtful, calm approach, and a focus on finding the new opportunity.

Intentional collaborator. You build positive working relationships across the business, bringing people together to foster new opportunities and to facilitate the efficient flow of information.

Critical challenger: You have the trust in your team to ask difficult questions in order to get to the best end result.

Active communicator: You listen actively and communicate ideas and information clearly, inclusively, and proactively.

Integrated thinker: You look beyond your role and responsibilities to understand how your team’s work drives broader organizational goals.

Accountable owner: You take pride in the work you’re responsible for with a mindset of ultimate accountability and reliability for the outcomes.

Bar-raiser: You step up to help your team grow and succeed, even when that means going beyond what might be expected.

In all we do, our six guiding principles light the way:

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Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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Source: Hootsuite careers (Greenhouse)

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