Incentive Compensation Payroll Analyst

American Marketing & Publishing
Dekalb, IL

About the Role

We’re seeking an Incentive Compensation Payroll Analyst who is responsible for the end-to-end operational execution of sales incentive compensation, from plan modeling and administrative configuration to data validation, calculation of commissions and bonuses, and integration with Tableau and other performance management and compensation data presentation platforms. This role will support Sales, Finance and HR by ensuring compensation is accurate, transparent, and scalable, and by delivering data-driven insights on key performance metrics. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and who excels in managing the complexities of sales data and incentive compensation plans.

About AMP

We're a debt-free, steadily growing 28-year old digital advertising company with 325 employees. We provide more than 20,000 small business clients across the United States with innovative full-service marketing solutions.

What You’ll Do

Sales Compensation Operations

  • Calculate and process bi-weekly payroll for sales employees, including base salary, commissions, bonuses and automotive reimbursement
  • Administration of withholding tax, garnishment and benefit payroll deductions
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding sales compensation calculations and reporting
  • Model (back-cast and forecast) current and prospective performance-based compensation elements to identify the impact of changes to individual earnings and team-wide or overall company cost-of-sales.
  • Work closely with the Development Operations team on the planned development and configuration of an Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) platform
  • Audit sales incentive compensation reporting calculations and identify root causes of calculation discrepancies
  • Work closely with HR to ensure accuracy of employee records across multiple systems, including CRM, Payroll and Incentive Compensation

Who You Are

  • +3 years managing variable compensation for a sales organization or similarly complex business performance metrics
  • Strong general HR background related to typical compensation and benefits matters
  • Proven track record of performing payroll at high levels of accuracy and confidentiality
  • Strong communication skills
  • Advanced Excel skillset
  • Experience with Paylocity, Tableau or an Incentive Compensation Management platform a plus

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Health Insurance (BCBS IL)
  • Dental Insurance (BCBS IL)
  • Vision Insurance (BCBS IL)
  • 401(k) (Fidelity)

Benefits

  • $65,000 - $75,000

How to Apply: Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to [email protected]

Work Location: Hybrid remote in DeKalb, IL 60115 (required)

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in DeKalb, IL 60115

Posted 2026-02-08

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