Senior Compensation Analyst - Modeling & ICM; Hybrid, Duluth, GA

Overview

Senior Incentive Compensation Analyst - Incentive Modeling & ICM (Manager Track). Hybrid:
Duluth, GA (3 days in-office / 2 days remote).

This role is not HR compensation, Sales Operations, analytics, or system administration. It is for accountants who build incentive compensation models, configure incentive plans in a compensation platform, and calculate payouts that flow into journal entries and accruals. If your experience is limited to reviewing models, administering HR compensation programs, or running reports, this role will not be a fit.

The Senior Incentive Compensation Analyst will serve as a senior owner of incentive plan design, incentive modeling, and Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) execution. This role translates business goals, AOPs, and performance targets into effective incentive plan logic, payout models, and scalable system execution. This is a senior, hands-on role with a clear path to Manager, designed for someone who has owned complex incentive plans and is ready to expand scope and leadership responsibilities.

The focus is on incentive modeling, plan logic, and operational ownership within ICM platforms.

Incentive Plan Design & Modeling

• Lead the design and ongoing evolution of incentive compensation plans aligned to business objectives.
• Translate AOPs, quotas, and performance targets into clear incentive plan structures.
• Build and evaluate "if this, then that" models to understand payout behavior and cost impact.
• Serve as a thought partner to Sales and Finance leadership on incentive effectiveness and plan changes.
• Own year-over-year plan progression as targets, structures, and business priorities evolve.

ICM Execution & Operations

• Operate within ICM platforms such as Varicent, Xactly, SPIFF, or similar tools.
• Build, maintain, and update incentive plans, rules, and calculation logic within the system.
• Function on the backend of the ICM as a senior Analyst or Administrator.
• Own testing, validation, and go-live readiness for new or revised incentive plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues when incentive calculations or payouts do not behave as expected.

Operational Ownership & Leadership

• Act as a senior point of contact for incentive plan questions, changes, and escalations.
• Ensure incentive plans are executed accurately and consistently across the organization.
• Document plan logic, assumptions, and changes to support transparency and scalability.
• Mentor junior analysts or cross-functional partners as the function grows.
• Demonstrate readiness for future people leadership through ownership, judgment, and influence.

Financial Awareness (Secondary)

• Maintain awareness of the financial and cost impact of incentive plans.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance on forecasting or accrual considerations as needed.

Required

• 6+ years of experience in incentive compensation, sales compensation, or incentive modeling roles.
• Demonstrated ownership of complex incentive plans across multiple plan cycles.
• Hands-on experience with ICM systems (Varicent, Xactly, SPIFF, or similar).
• Strong modeling and analytical skills (Excel and/or ICM-based modeling).
• Experience working with AOPs, quotas, and performance-based incentive structures.
• Ability to translate business objectives into incentive plan logic and calculations.

Bonus (Not Required)

• Accounting or finance experience related to incentive compensation.
• Exposure to accruals, forecasting, or cost analysis tied to incentives.
• Experience partnering closely with Accounting during close cycles.

Competencies (Skills and Knowledge)

• Strong incentive modeling and analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of incentive plan logic, rules, and payout mechanics.
• Ability to explain complex incentive outcomes to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Strong ownership mindset with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving solutions.

Collaborative approach with Sales, Finance, and Operations leadership.

Employ Bridge offers a competitive base salary plus monthly bonus potential. Benefits package for full-time colleagues includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits starting on the first of the month following hire date
• 8 Paid Holidays per year
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Wellness Program
• Parental Leave

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $90k - $97k plus commission. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits. The actual base salary offered depends on factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Employ Bridge is the largest light industrial staffing supplier in the United States and a resource for professional staffing with 400+ branches. We operate a family of specialty staffing companies and offer diverse career paths and opportunities for promotion from within.

Employ Bridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified…