Incentive Compensation Analyst
Aston Carter
Job Title: Incentive Compensation AnalystJob Description
We are seeking an experienced independent contractor to manage the end-to-end administration of a PST Incentive Plan, supporting approximately 16,000 U.S.-based employees on a quarterly cycle. This role is responsible for coordinating data inputs, performing incentive calculations using Microsoft Access and Excel, and ensuring timely and accurate submission of incentive payments in partnership with key stakeholders in Operations, Revenue Cycle, and Payroll. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-volume data processes with minimal oversight. This critical role supports the organization’s commitment to rewarding frontline talent through performance-based compensation.
Responsibilities
+ Lead the quarterly administration of the PST Incentive Plan.
+ Utilize metrics provided by the Operations and Revenue Cycle teams to calculate individual incentive payouts.
+ Perform data validation, calculations, and reporting using Microsoft Access (intermediate) and Excel (advanced).
+ Manage the submission of payment files for over 12,000 eligible employees, ensuring data accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
+ Provide reporting and manage supervisor data entry during each administration period.
+ Manage communication processes on incentive plan steps across multiple platforms.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional partners to troubleshoot issues, clarify data discrepancies, and support ongoing process improvements.
+ Maintain and update documentation related to incentive processes, audit checks, and workflows.
+ Provide ad hoc analysis or support on other Compensation-related initiatives as assigned.
+ Answer employee inquiries and work on standard operating procedures and maintenance activities.
+ Analyze, receive, clean, and manipulate data during heavy admin periods.
+ Manage online data tables input and exports within Excel and Access.
Essential Skills
+ Prior experience in a compensation analyst role
+ Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP, and Macros
+ Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Access
Work Environment
This position is remote, allowing for flexibility in the work environment. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams and engage in data-intensive tasks requiring strong technical skills.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Yonkers, New York.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
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