Sales Compensation Consultant

Responsibilities:

Compensation Operations & Administration:

• Support sales compensation administration processes, including participant management, roster maintenance, and compensation program changes.
• Assist with goal proration, participant movement tracking, guarantees, and compensation plan administration.
• Support incentive compensation systems administration, data validation, payout quality assurance, and payroll interfaces.
• Maintain operational controls and documentation supporting compensation processes.

Analytics & Reporting:

• Produce recurring and ad hoc compensation reports, dashboards, and business insights.
• Support compensation modeling, validation, testing, and analysis.
• Perform data gathering, consolidation, and quality review activities.
• Analyze compensation program performance and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Governance & Controls:

• Support governance reporting, exception tracking, and compensation review processes.
• Maintain process documentation, procedures, and controls.
• Assist with regulatory, audit, and compliance-related compensation activities.
• Support compensation governance initiatives and operating model enhancements.

Strategic Initiatives & Modernization:

• Support compensation redesign initiatives, implementation efforts, and modernization projects.
• Participate in data and reporting enhancements that improve efficiency, scalability, and governance.
• Assist with compensation technology initiatives, process optimization, and operational improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support evolving business and compensation needs.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Five years related work experience, with at least two years of Compensation experience. Compensation, finance, analytics, HR, operations, or related business experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and data management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting incentive compensation programs.
• Experience with compensation, HR, reporting, or CRM systems.
• Knowledge of data analysis, reporting, and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting governance, operational controls, or compliance-related activities.
• Financial services experience.

What Success Looks Like:

• Delivers accurate and timely compensation administration and reporting.
• Strengthens operational controls and governance processes.
• Improves data quality, documentation, and process efficiency.
• Provides analytical support that enables informed compensation decisions.
• Serves as a trusted partner to Sales Compensation leadership and business stakeholders.
• Contributes to modernization initiatives that advance Vanguard's Sales Compensation operating model.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.