Sales Incentive Pay Analyst (Entry Level)

Overview


Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

 

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

 

The Incentive Pay Analyst is responsible for assisting in the administration, analysis, and optimization of incentive compensation programs. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of incentive payments, supports data analysis, and provides insights to improve pay-for-performance strategies. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an interest in compensation and financial analysis.

This role would be a contract position with possibility of conversion upon management discretion.


Responsibilities


 

 

  • Incentive Processing Administration: Assist in the administration of incentive pay processes, including calculating payouts, tracking performance metrics, and ensuring timely execution.
  • Compliance and Audit Support: Maintain documentation and ensure processes adhere to company policies, legal standards, and SOX compliance requirements.
  • System Collaboration: Work with the Incentive Pay Architect and other system administrators to ensure data integrity and resolve system issues or discrepancies.
  • Performance Reporting: Generate and distribute reports that provide insights into incentive program effectiveness and employee performance metrics.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with sales managers, HR, and finance teams to address inquiries and provide clear explanations of incentive calculations and metrics.

Process Improvement: Identify and propose enhancements to existing incentive processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.


Qualifications


 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, HR, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP, etc.); SQL or Python is a plus.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities for working with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

 

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