Research Development Analyst Jobs in Freeport, IL

The Senior Incentive Analyst is a hands-on role that will play a key part in managing and supporting ongoing incentive compensation needs. This individual will focus on the analysis, evaluation, creation, and implementation of compensation programs designed to attract and retain key talent at Marvin.

This job is located in Warroad, MN. If you're considering relocating to Warroad, you may be eligible for a relocation benefit package to assist with your move. Marvin offers an extensive relocation benefit package that includes the movement of your household goods, temporary housing, and much more – in addition to a relocation counselor to assist you throughout the entire journey.

Incentive Program Design & Administration

• Manage the planning, development, implementation, and administration of a wide variety of incentive compensation programs related to base pay, merit, incentives, and equity.
• Act as a subject matter expert on special projects related to incentive planning.
• Manage incentive compensation planning cycles from start to finish, which includes modeling, planning, calculations, award letter generation, accounting projections, employee and manager communications, and post-cycle analysis.
• Participate in the development and delivery of communications and training related to incentive programs, polices, and processes.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience.

Consultation & Business Partnership

• Responsible for partnering with leadership to track new hires, promotions, transfers, location, and job scope changes, to ensure accuracy in incentive plan calculations.

Compliance & Governance

• Perform various audits, research, and analyses to determine market competitiveness of incentive programs as well as maintaining compliance with current legal regulations.
• Keep Summary Plan Descriptions updated and distribute to plan participants at appropriate intervals.

Analytics & Reporting

• Develop, maintain and provide cost modeling estimates and tracking to Finance.
• Provide reporting on incentive plan performance as needed.

Compensation-related projects

• May participate and provide support to the compensation team in the areas of competitive analysis, market positioning, salary structures, data maintenance, as well as developing compensation reports to support program decisions and outcomes as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the analysis, design and/or administration of compensation programs or equivalent education and experience.

• Strong data analytics, HR software, Excel and Power BI capabilities.
• Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently in an ambiguous, continuously changing, fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented.

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.

For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.

Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
• Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.