Variable Compensation SpecialistWhen you join Gartner, you will be part of a fast-growing team that helps the world become smarter and more connected. We are the leader in our industry, achieving double-digit growth by helping clients make the right decisions with business and technology insights they cannot find anywhere else. Our associates enjoy a collaborative work environment, exceptional training, and career development — as well as unlimited growth potential. If you like working with a generous, supportive, high-performing team, Gartner is where you want to be.About this roleProvide support in the administration of the worldwide Sales, Consulting, Conference and Sales Specialist Compensation Plans.You will perform recurring monthly processes as well as ad-hoc reporting and analysis regarding bookings data, revenue performance, commission earnings and annual sales awards attainment.What you will doComplete recurring manual tasks for processes not systematically automated, frequent use of Excel, SQL, SaaS commission application.Maintain commission application by performing a variety of data inputs, perform validation and data quality checks on both data imports and exports.Identify and research inconsistencies to determine root causes and offer proposals for remediation.Review monthly commission payments, confirm commission calculations by reconciling data to source systems, and sign-off on payment integrity.Interact with Sales associates and leadership to explain and assist in the understanding of sales performance, commission calculations, and reporting.Complete Ad-hoc analyses for Variable Compensation Leadership and various business partners.Recommend process improvement and system enhancements.Implement, and test system enhancements as needed.Collaborate between multiple financial, sales, and operational departments.Coordinate and complete additional projects as requested.What you will need1 year of relevant experience.Moderate Excel skills; proficient in various lookup types, conditional functions, concatenations, if functions, pivot tables, advanced filters and sort.Understanding of SQL, basic query writing and use of pre-written templates.Strong problem-solving skills, curious mindset.Comfortable working with large data sets from multiple sources.Ability to understand compensation plan elements.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective listening skills.Willingness to take the initiative and accept new projects in proactive manner.Excellent organization & time management skills.Who you areMotivated, high-potential performer, with self-starter attitude. Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change. Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement. Consistent high achiever marked by perseverance, humility, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.#J-18808-Ljbffr