Temporary Compensation Specialist

Enterprise Bank • Hanover, MA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Temporary Compensation Specialist to lead a company-wide review of our commission and incentive programs. This role is anticipated to be a 3-6 month assignment and will evaluate existing programs, identify opportunities for simplification and improvement, and help design a more cohesive, efficient, and legally compliant incentive structure. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex business problems, working cross-functionally, and bringing structure to ambiguity. While prior compensation or HR experience is helpful, success in this role depends on strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in business operations, HR, project management, data analysis, or a related discipline.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex information and draw sound conclusions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to translate data into actionable insights.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and functions.
• Proficiency with Excel or data analysis tools

Nice To Haves

• experience with compensation or HR systems a plus

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize information on all existing commission and incentive plans.
• Review plan documents to understand structure, purpose, and outcomes.
• Identify similarities, differences, and potential overlaps across plans.
• Analyze opportunities to consolidate and simplify plans to improve efficiency and alignment.
• Develop recommendations for standardized frameworks that can be applied across business units.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and leadership teams to test and model proposed plan designs.
• Work with business unit leaders to understand what behaviors and outcomes each plan is designed to encourage.
• Facilitate discussions to evaluate whether current plans are achieving the desired results.
• Present findings, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, data-driven manner.
• Assist business units with implementation and training.
• Review plan documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with legal and wage and hour requirements.
• Coordinate with HR and Legal teams to update and improve plan language as needed.
• Partner with the Compensation or HR team to review market data and ensure that payout levels remain competitive and equitable.
• Support data analysis and reporting related to total compensation trends and outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level