Incentive Compensation Associate Analyst

**Description**

**JOB SUMMARY**:
This role will be responsible for adhering to the programs, policies and procedures that support the performance reporting of employee objectives to goals and outcomes defined in the incentive compensation and or bonus programs. Responsibilities include research and resolution of first level inquiries and disputes from employees as well as the processing and validation of data elements that contribute to the design and administration of incentive compensation or bonus programs. In addition, this position will also assist in the reporting, QC and validation of IC deliverables.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- First level triage of inquiries and disputes about incentive crediting
- Back-office support for IC services from implementation to project shut down, including data processing, data validation, maintenance of process documentation, and QC of IC deliverables.
- Setup and configuration of standard Incentive Compensation processes and reporting (i.e., MBOs, goals, etc.) for programs across multiple Pharma clients and therapeutic areas.
- Setup and maintenance of validation files based on program specifications and process protocols.
- Performs quality control of tool outputs utilizing SQL, Excel and visualization tools
- Perform analytics and insights on validation of IC data elements.
- Assist team members during the Administration process; IC rosters, report generation, QC and report distribution.
- Meet with IC Management and team members to monitor and review processes to ensure adherence to protocols and timelines.
- When applicable, prepare detailed workflows or instructions of processes that illustrate the process or operation.
- Other projects or tasks as deemed necessary by Management.

**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)**
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to utilize standard functions and formulas, create charts and graphs and create pivot tables
- Proficiency in SQL preferred: basic understanding of relational databases; ability to write basic SQL statements and utilize aggregate functions
- Ability to set and maintain multiple priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment with shifting priorities while providing deliverables in a timely fashion.
- Must be well-organized with excellent time management skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to develop/create professionally formatted summary materials (e.g. spreadsheets, tables, charts).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify task related issues while simultaneously attending to details.
- Must be a team player with excellent follow-up and customer service skills.
- Must be self-motivated, results oriented and take ownership of responsibilities.
- Pro-active, goal-oriented and able move quickly to resolution.

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**

**Minimum Education**: Bachelor's degree in human resources, computer science, finance/accounting, or a business-related field.

**Minimum Experience**:Minimum of above educational experience with strong data analysis/financial analysis skills; above average Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint) skills. Pharmaceutical, Medical or Incentive Compensation experience preferred but not required.

**Why Syneos Health?** We partner with industry experts to solve and execute against today’s toughest commercialization challenges facing the world’s leading healthcare companies. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities on our Commercial Operations and Leadership teams. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.

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- Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)_

At?Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.