Functional Analyst II

Job Title: Functional Analyst IILocation: RemoteDuration: 6 monthsScheduled: Monday - Friday 8-5 - Candidate must work CST time zone - hours may verify depending on business needsNote:Key success hinges on meeting the 30-day deliverables and navigating a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment with limited direction, drawing heavily on practical, real?world experience. Interview will be conducted Via Teams.Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced contractor to support the design, modeling, and evaluation of a non-exempt incentive program pilot. This role will be responsible for translating incentive design concepts into data-driven models, ensuring compliance with applicable labor and safety regulations, and clearly communicating expected outcomes to stakeholders.Key Responsibilities: Design and refine non-exempt incentive plans using applied, real-world experience Develop advanced analytical models to evaluate incentive cost, performance, and financial impact Build gainshare-based models using defined metrics, weighted measures, and performance thresholds Ensure incentive design frameworks and payout calculations align with FLSA requirements (including regular rate of pay, overtime implications, and non-discretionary earnings treatment) Incorporate OSHA considerations into incentive design to avoid unintended safety risks or behaviors that could discourage incident reporting or safe work practices Create scalable models that support multiple scenarios and assumptions to assess risk and opportunity Partner with stakeholders to validate drivers, metrics, outcomes, and compliance considerations Clearly and concisely present model outputs, expected results, compliance implications, and key insights to varied audiences Translate complex analytical findings into actionable, compliant recommendationsABILITIES AND SKILLSHigh degree of integrity and discretion in handling confidential compensation data and sensitive business information.Strong strategic mindset with a customer focused approach and commitment to operational excellence.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate cross functionally.Advanced analytical and modeling skills, with an ability to interpret complex data sets and develop practical, actionable recommendations.Strong project management capability with the ability to lead multiple workstreams in a fast paced environment.REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE3-5 years of experience in compensation analysis or related HR analytics roles (compensation design experience strongly preferred).REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATIONBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.Relevant certifications such as CCP, PHR, SPHR preferred.CERTIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLSAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, modeling).Experience with compensation survey platforms (e.g., MarketPay) and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) strongly preferred.Demonstrated ability to build models, manage data, and translate complex analytics into executive ready insights.Must-Have Qualifications:Applied experience designing non-exempt incentive plans, including production- or driver-based programs Demonstrated working knowledge of FLSA regulations, including how incentive pay impacts overtime calculations and total compensation compliance Awareness of OSHA principles as they relate to incentive plan design, particularly in avoiding safety-disincentivizing structures Advanced analytics skills, with demonstrated ability to develop detailed cost analyses tied to defined and weighted performance metrics Proven experience working within gainshare or incentive-based compensation models Ability to build and maintain multi-scenario models to support forecasting, decision-making, and compliance impact analysis Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to quickly and effectively explain expected outcomes, compliance considerations, and meaningful results to non-technical stakeholders Background in compensation, workforce incentives, operations, or performance management Proficiency in Excel and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python) Experience supporting pilot programs or incentive test-and-learn initiatives Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative environment with limited direction Deliverables Within the First 30 Days Incentive design and cost modeling artifacts, including FLSA impact considerations Scenario analyses with clearly defined assumptions, outcomes, and compliance implications Executive-ready summaries and presentations outlining results, risks, and recommendations.