Temporary Compensation Specialist

We are seeking a Temporary Compensation Specialist to lead a company-wide review of our commission and incentive programs.

This role is anticipated to be a 3-6 month assignment and will evaluate existing programs, identify opportunities for simplification and improvement, and help design a more cohesive, efficient, and legally compliant incentive structure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex business problems, working cross-functionally, and bringing structure to ambiguity.

While prior compensation or HR experience is helpful, success in this role depends on strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.

 

Key Responsibilities

 Plan Review & Analysis

o Gather and organize information on all existing commission and incentive plans.

o Review plan documents to understand structure, purpose, and outcomes.

o Identify similarities, differences, and potential overlaps across plans.

Process Improvement & Streamlining

o Analyze opportunities to consolidate and simplify plans to improve efficiency and alignment.

o Develop recommendations for standardized frameworks that can be applied across business units.

o Partner with HR, Finance, and leadership teams to test and model proposed plan designs.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

o Work with business unit leaders to understand what behaviors and outcomes each plan is designed to encourage.

o Facilitate discussions to evaluate whether current plans are achieving the desired results.

o Present findings, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, data-driven manner.

o Assist business units with implementation and training.

Documentation & Compliance Support

o Review plan documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with legal and wage and hour requirements.

o Coordinate with HR and Legal teams to update and improve plan language as needed.

Market Benchmarking & Analysis

o Partner with the Compensation or HR team to review market data and ensure that payout levels remain competitive and equitable.

o Support data analysis and reporting related to total compensation trends and outcomes.

 

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.

· 5+ years of professional experience in business operations, HR, project management, data analysis, or a related discipline.

· Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex information and draw sound conclusions.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to translate data into actionable insights.

· Comfortable working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and functions.

· Proficiency with Excel or data analysis tools (experience with compensation or HR systems a plus).

 

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