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Incentive Compensation Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Director, Compensation

Stamford, CT ยท On-site

$155.20 - $174.28/hr

Develop and oversee compensation philosophy, including base pay, variable pay, incentive pay, and equity programs that align with the organization's strategy and goals * Market Analysis ...

Director, Compensation

Stamford, CT ยท On-site

$133K - $182K/yr

Develop and oversee compensation philosophy, including base pay, variable pay, incentive pay, and equity programs that align with the organization's strategy and goals * Market Analysis ...

Director, Compensation

Stamford, CT ยท On-site +1

$133K - $182K/yr

Develop and oversee compensation philosophy, including base pay, variable pay, incentive pay, and equity programs that align with the organization's strategy and goals * Market Analysis ...

Senior Compensation Analyst

Norwalk, CT ยท Hybrid

$109K - $134K/yr

Evaluate market and economic trends to recommend adjustments to the company's compensation infrastructure including salary ranges, short & long term incentives, candidate offers and merit budgets

Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Stamford, CT

$74K - $92K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support recurring compensation reporting, including salary, bonus, incentive, headcount, and other Total Rewards analyses. * Review submitted data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy and ...

Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Stamford, CT ยท On-site

$74K - $92K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support recurring compensation reporting, including salary, bonus, incentive, headcount, and other Total Rewards analyses. * Review submitted data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy and ...

Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Stamford, CT ยท On-site

$74K - $92K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support recurring compensation reporting, including salary, bonus, incentive, headcount, and other Total Rewards analyses. * Review submitted data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy and ...

Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Stamford, CT

$74K - $92K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support recurring compensation reporting, including salary, bonus, incentive, headcount, and other Total Rewards analyses. * Review submitted data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy and ...

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Incentive Compensation information

What is an incentive compensation?

An Incentive Compensation job involves designing, managing, and analyzing compensation programs that motivate employees to achieve business goals. Professionals in this field create commission structures, bonuses, and performance-based rewards to align employee efforts with company objectives. They also ensure compliance with regulations, optimize compensation plans for effectiveness, and collaborate with HR and finance teams. This role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of compensation strategies, and an understanding of business performance metrics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in incentive compensation roles?

Succeeding in Incentive Compensation requires strong analytical abilities, proficiency in compensation plan design, and a solid understanding of finance or business administration, often supported by a relevant degree. Expertise in Excel, HRIS systems, and compensation management software such as Xactly or CallidusCloud is highly valued, along with certifications like CCP (Certified Compensation Professional). Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally help professionals thrive in this role. These skills are crucial to ensure accurate and motivating incentive programs that align sales and business objectives while minimizing errors and fostering employee engagement.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in incentive compensation roles?

One of the most common challenges in Incentive Compensation positions is ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of complex payout calculations, especially when working with large sales teams or intricate compensation plans. Managing multiple stakeholders, such as finance, HR, and sales leadership, and adapting to frequent business changes or plan updates can also be demanding. Additionally, professionals need to effectively communicate compensation plan details and results to employees, sometimes translating technical information for a general audience. Successfully overcoming these challenges requires a mix of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and strong interpersonal abilities.

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Infographic showing various Incentive Compensation job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Compensation Business Partner - Senior Analyst

Guardianlife

Stamford, CT โ€ข Hybrid

$82K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Is the opportunity to join a culture where "We Do the Right Thing," and "We Courageously Shape Our Future Together" important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a motivated individual to join our team asaCompensation Business Partner - Senior Analyst.

In this role, you will play a critical role in designing, analyzing, and administering compensation programs that support Guardian's talent, performance, and business strategy. This role requires deep compensation expertise, seasoned judgment, and the ability to solve complex problems independently while partnering closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders. You will act as a trusted advisor, contributing insights that influence pay decisions, program design, and market competitiveness.

You are

A seasoned compensation professional with in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and programs. You are comfortable working independently with broad direction, applying sound judgment to complex pay issues, and challenging the status quo to improve outcomes. You value collaboration, can translate data into clear insights, and are viewed as a go-to resource by colleagues and stakeholders.

You have

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

  • 4-6+ years of progressive experience in compensation, rewards, HR analytics, or a related field

  • Strong working knowledge of base pay, incentive compensation, job architecture, market pricing, and pay governance

  • Experience applying compensation data, surveys, and analytics to support business decisions

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with HR systems and compensation tools

  • Ability to explain complex or sensitive compensation topics to varied audiences

You will

  • Independently analyze and evaluate compensation programs, including base pay and incentive plans, ensuring internal equity, market competitiveness, and regulatory compliance

  • Conduct job evaluations and market pricing using established methodologies and external survey data; provide data-driven recommendations

  • Serve as a subject-matter resource to HR partners and leaders on compensation policies, guidelines, and pay decisions

  • Solve complex compensation issues and recommend improvements by applying seasoned judgment and new perspectives

  • Lead or contribute to cross-functional compensation projects impacting multiple business units

Reporting Relationships

As our Compensation Business Partner - Senior Analyst you will report to our Compensation Business Partner Leader.

Location /Travel

  • Hybrid role: 3 days in the Hudson Yards, NYC; Holmdel NJ or Stamford, CT office. 2 days WFH.

Salary Range:

$82,770.00 - $135,975.00

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.


Our Promise


At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.


Inspire Well-Being


As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits.Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.


Equal Employment Opportunity


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.


Accommodations


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 MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.


Visa Sponsorship


Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment-based visas (e.g., such as an H-1B). In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship/support now or at any time in the future.


Notice Regarding Guardian's Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

As part of Guardian's job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools ("AI Tools") to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian's jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues.

Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian's use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to MyHR@glic.com, making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian's document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via MyHR@glic.com.

Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here.


Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.