Temporary Compensation Specialist

Rockland Trust Company•Hanover, MA

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 (experience with compensation or HR systems a plus).

Responsibilities

Plan Review & Analysis o 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.
Process Improvement & Streamlining o 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.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement o 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.
Documentation & Compliance Support o 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.
Market Benchmarking & Analysis o 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.