Guardian’s Group Distribution Compensation team is seeking a highly motivated individual who is pursuing an opportunity to develop and grow their experience in the role of Sales Compensation Analyst! We are looking for an avid learner who displays a ‘can do attitude’, possesses strong analytical, process and communication skills to support the driving of Sales results through defined incentive compensation programs. This individual will be responsible for supporting all facets of incentive compensation administration - processing, calculating, servicing, designing, modeling, and implementing incentive comp for our internal Group Sales Distribution team.
You will:
- Efficiently compile and manipulate data from multiple sources to produce end products with a high degree of accuracy and minimal guidance.
- Actively engage in the modeling, design and communication of annual Incentive program enhancements.
- Create presentations for various audiences, including multi levels of leadership within the organization. Develop and distribute detailed plan documents for the various incentive-based roles.
- Administer various Sales Incentive compensation programs simultaneously, calculating incentive amounts, uploading payments to payroll and producing the corresponding reporting, accurately, within established deadlines and in a confidential manner.
- Reviews payment reports for accuracy and completeness, resolving reconciliation issues prior to disbursement.
- Respond to all inquiries from our ‘customer’ in a timely and professional manner. Provide exemplary customer experience.
- Effectively manage competing priorities delivering output within established deadlines and able to quickly pivot as dictated by needs of the business.
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation of procedures, processes and controls.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across organizations and provide support as a Subject Matter Expert on projects when new distribution channels, products or enhancements are launched.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum 4 years of equivalent work experience.
- Must possess a strong analytical background, including the ability to analyze statistics and identify anomalies and trends.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Access. Visual Basic knowledge helpful.
- Background in incentive compensation in a sales environment and/or understanding of compensation design a plus.
- A self-starter with ability to work independently with minimum direction.
- Strong organizational skills, responsiveness to deadlines and attention to detail are critical.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and make decisions using sound judgment.
- Thrive when working in a fast paced/dynamic environment.
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Possess a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Location and Work Arrangement:
This position requires a hybrid work arrangement (three days a week in a Guardian Office; two days working from home). The following office locations are preferred:
- Bethlehem, PA
- Holmdel, NJ
- Atlanta Regional Office (Alpharetta, GA)
Salary Range:
$57,810.00 - $86,715.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
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Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].
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What We Do
Who we are
Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence.
Today, we stand behind 29 million consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss.
As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues and are building a progressive, innovative and inclusive culture. We uplift individuals and communities through thoughtful social and environmental programs.
What we stand for
In 1860, a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families. They were guided by powerful ideals that we’ve continued to stand behind and evolved throughout the years: we do the right thing, we believe people count, we courageously shape the future together, and we go above and beyond for the people we serve.
Guardian employees embrace and live by these values every day. They remind us to put people at the heart of all we do so that we can help protect what matters most to you. Want to help bring these values to life? Join us for a rewarding career and the opportunity to shape the future.
Disclosures:
Financial information concerning Guardian as of December 31, 2022, on a statutory basis: Admitted assets = $76.0 billion; liabilities = $67.2 billion (including $55.0 billion of reserves); and surplus = $8.8 billion. Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian’s Board of Directors.
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