at Harmonic Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Title: Commission Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL, United States | and 1 more
Job Description: Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband solutions, is transforming multi-gigabit connectivity. The company’s industry-leading cOS™ virtualized broadband platform, suite of solutions for fiber and DOCSIS, and a growing portfolio of AI-powered network intelligence solutions, enable broadband service providers to simplify operations, deliver exceptional subscriber experiences and expand revenue streams. With thousands of vCMTS servers and hundreds of thousands of RPDs deployed globally, Harmonic powers next-generation broadband services with five-nines reliability. Anchored with a customer-first approach and driven by a legacy of innovation, Harmonic supports broadband service providers at every stage of their network evolution. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.
Role Description
The Commission Analyst owns accurate, on-time processing of Harmonic's sales commissions and is a lead contributor to how the program evolves. This is an individual-contributor role. You’ll combine hands-on execution — calculating and reconciling monthly commissions and resolving payee questions — with forward-looking analysis that helps shape next year’s plan design.
You’ll report to the VP, Sales Operations & Sales Enablement and work closely with Sales Operations, Finance, HR, and sales leadership. This role suits someone who wants ownership over both the numbers and the thinking behind the plan.
Location
Remote – this position is 100% Remote anywhere in the Midwest region of the US.
What you will be doing:
Own monthly commission calculations and ensure accurate, on-time payments across all incentive plans.
Reconcile commission expense against sales and finance records, and resolve payee questions.
Administer commission plans and keep compensation data current as plans, territories, or teams change.
Maintain compliance controls and support audits for sales commissions.
Lead our move to a new commission platform, including data validation and testing.
Build reports and dashboards that give leadership visibility into commission performance.
Analyze plan performance, build what-if models, and help shape next year’s plan design with Sales Operations, Finance, and HR.
Create clear communication materials and train sales teams on plan changes.
What you should have:
Experience administering a compensation or commission tool, such as Xactly, Oracle Incentive Compensation, or Varicent.
5+ years of experience in sales commission or sales compensation.
A track record of analyzing results and turning insights into plan recommendations.
Expert-level Excel skills, including building and auditing large, complex models.
Strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.PI286476946
