Senior Sales Compensation Analyst

## Senior Sales Compensation Analyst Apply:
Hybrid - In office 3 days per week:
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** Position Summary
** Do you enjoy turning complex data into meaningful business insights and translating those insights into compensation strategies that drive sales performance? Guardian's Group Distribution Compensation team is seeking a Senior Sales Compensation Analyst to lead complex analysis, administration, design, and continuous improvement of incentive compensation programs for our Group Sales Distribution organization. In this role, you will serve as a strategic and consultative partner to senior business leaders, independently lead high-impact compensation initiatives, collaborate across functions, and leverage advanced analytics, automation, and emerging technologies to strengthen decision-making.

You will help ensure compensation programs are accurate, scalable, well-governed, and aligned with evolving business priorities and sales strategies.
** You Are
** A highly analytical and solutions-oriented professional who brings sound judgment, business acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset to complex work. You are comfortable operating with a high degree of independence, translating ambiguous business needs into practical solutions, and influencing stakeholders through clear, data-driven recommendations. You balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and customer focus.

You also contribute to the development of team capabilities by sharing expertise, establishing effective practices, and providing guidance to others.
** You Have
**** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* 6+ years of progressive professional experience in sales compensation, compensation, finance, sales operations, business analytics, payroll, or a related field.
* Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends and anomalies, evaluate business impact, and develop actionable recommendations.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to build and validate complex models and reporting tools.
* Demonstrated experience working with large and complex datasets, reconciling information across multiple sources, and producing accurate executive-level reporting.
* Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex compensation concepts, influence decisions, and tailor communications for senior leadership and varied stakeholder audiences.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Deep experience administering complex sales incentive compensation programs, including plan governance, payment validation, and issue resolution.
* Strong knowledge of compensation design, financial modeling, plan mechanics, controls, and end-to-end plan administration.
* Experience with Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, SQL, data visualization tools, or comparable technologies used to automate and enhance analysis and reporting.
* Experience supporting large or complex sales organizations, distribution teams, or multiple compensation plans and channels.
* Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects involving compensation, payroll, finance, sales performance, systems, or process transformation.
* Experience applying AI-enabled tools, automation, advanced analytics, or data visualization to improve reporting, decision-making, controls, and operational efficiency.
** You Will
*** Lead the end-to-end administration of complex sales incentive compensation programs, including payment calculations, validation, exception management, payroll coordination, and timely delivery of accurate reporting.
* Own advanced analysis and modeling across multiple data sources to assess plan performance, identify risks and opportunities, resolve discrepancies, and provide actionable insights that support business decisions.
* Partner with senior leadership to evaluate, model, design, and implement annual incentive compensation plans and strategic enhancements aligned with business objectives, sales strategy, and financial parameters.
* Develop and deliver executive-ready presentations, plan documents, analytics, and performance reporting that clearly communicate compensation program design, results, risks, and recommended actions.
* Serve as a subject matter expert…