[Remote] Variable Compensation Systems Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hyland is hiring a Lead Variable Compensation Systems Analyst to manage the systems, data, automation, and financial operations supporting its variable compensation programs. The role oversees incentive platform administration, accurate calculations and payouts, reporting controls, and provides technical guidance and mentorship to analysts.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration of the enterprise incentive compensation platform, including plan configuration, security, data integrations, system releases, regression testing, reporting, and issue resolution
• Develop and optimize end-to-end automation for variable compensation processes — from data intake and quota loading through calculations, approvals, payout files, and general ledger posting
• Provide system and data support for variable compensation account reconciliations, including researching data discrepancies, troubleshooting issues, and assisting with questions
• Manage calculation, system validation, approval, and reconciliation of commission, bonus, and incentive payouts in partnership with Finance, Sales Operations, Human Resources, Payroll, and Tax
• Develop dashboards and recurring reporting covering attainment, plan cost, payout trends, exceptions, quota allocation, and other variable compensation performance measures
• Mentor, coach, and provide feedback to team members while serving as a trusted advisor and thought leader on variable compensation best practices and industry trends

Skills

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in variable compensation administration, compensation systems administration, or a related finance function
• Hands-on experience administering an enterprise incentive compensation platform
• Including configuration, integrations, security, testing, and reporting
• Deep knowledge of sales compensation plan mechanics, including quotas, accelerators, draws, clawbacks, exceptions, and multi-currency payouts
• Experience supporting internal or external audits and operating within a SOX-controlled environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles related to compensation, commissions, accruals, and general ledger reconciliation
• Experience leading system implementations, integrations, or automation initiatives from requirements through delivery
• Proficiency in developing dashboards and leadership reporting using Power BI or similar tools
• Experience with SQL for compensation data analysis and operations
• Familiarity with Salesforce in the context of sales compensation and crediting workflows
• Demonstrated ability to mentor team members and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Xactly preferred

Benefits

• Remote - U.S.
• Career development resources
• Wellbeing programs
• Innovation practices

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