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Get Access To All JobsAt Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.
What You Can Expect
The Sales Compensation Analyst is highly analytical with an eye for process improvement and attention to detail. In this role you will partner with senior Sales, Finance and HR leadership to help solve administration challenges and design future compensation plans and metrics focused on achieving needed business results.
How You'll Create Impact
- Assists with sales compensation plan design, documentation, modeling, auditing, and analysis
- Communicate and implement sales incentive compensation plans
- Analyzes and interprets business needs, legal and compliance requirements, and governance policies to shape components of the sales compensation program
- Performs job analysis and benchmarks positions to the market, including salaried, hourly, and middle management positions. Produces benchmark reports and pay recommendations
- Builds and uses ad hoc queries to extract, analyze, and interpret data from HRIS, ICM and other internal systems
- Assists in the creation and review of sales compensation plan summary documents, offer letters (internal and external), severance letters, and confirmation letters and other new hire documents for M&A activity
- Participates in relevant compensation surveys
- Works on special compensation projects as assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Sales Compensation experience
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills accompanied by a proactive attitude to work
- Experience adhering to confidentiality and security of information while working with tight deadlines
- Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure under pressure
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple activities/priorities
- Work as a team player with an aptitude toward approaching problems and conflicts professionally and constructively
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting or related and 3+ years of HR-related experience OR High School Diploma and 6+ years of related experience, required
- Experience working on Sales/Incentive compensation plans or supporting a Sales or other revenue-generating commercial function is preferred
- SuccessFactors experience is a plus as is any work toward CCP or other HR-related certifications
Travel Expectations
- Up to 20%
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
Expected Compensation Range: $71,500 to $85k plus bonus
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.
What You Can Expect
The Sales Compensation Analyst is highly analytical with an eye for process improvement and attention to detail. In this role you will partner with senior Sales, Finance and HR leadership to help solve administration challenges and design future compensation plans and metrics focused on achieving needed business results.
How You'll Create Impact
- Assists with sales compensation plan design, documentation, modeling, auditing, and analysis
- Communicate and implement sales incentive compensation plans
- Analyzes and interprets business needs, legal and compliance requirements, and governance policies to shape components of the sales compensation program
- Performs job analysis and benchmarks positions to the market, including salaried, hourly, and middle management positions. Produces benchmark reports and pay recommendations
- Builds and uses ad hoc queries to extract, analyze, and interpret data from HRIS, ICM and other internal systems
- Assists in the creation and review of sales compensation plan summary documents, offer letters (internal and external), severance letters, and confirmation letters and other new hire documents for M&A activity
- Participates in relevant compensation surveys
- Works on special compensation projects as assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Sales Compensation experience
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills accompanied by a proactive attitude to work
- Experience adhering to confidentiality and security of information while working with tight deadlines
- Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure under pressure
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple activities/priorities
- Work as a team player with an aptitude toward approaching problems and conflicts professionally and constructively
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting or related and 3+ years of HR-related experience OR High School Diploma and 6+ years of related experience, required
- Experience working on Sales/Incentive compensation plans or supporting a Sales or other revenue-generating commercial function is preferred
- SuccessFactors experience is a plus as is any work toward CCP or other HR-related certifications
Travel Expectations
- Up to 20%
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
Expected Compensation Range: $71,500 to $85k plus bonus
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Compensation Analyst
Target companies with large sales organizations
Enterprise tech, SaaS, and financial services firms run complex compensation programs that require dedicated analysts. These companies hire regularly, have HR infrastructure for OPT paperwork, and are far more likely to sponsor H-1B after your authorization period ends.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Business analytics, management information systems, and applied mathematics degrees typically qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying, since this doubles your authorized work period and significantly increases your sponsorship value to employers.
Lead with your technical skills in every application
Proficiency in SQL, Excel modeling, Salesforce, or compensation platforms like Xactly and Varicent signals you can contribute immediately. Employers weigh OPT sponsorship costs against your productivity, so demonstrable technical skills are the clearest way to justify that investment.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship early in the process
Raise sponsorship during the offer stage, not after. Ask directly whether the company has sponsored H-1B for this role before. Prior sponsorship history in the same job title is the strongest indicator they will do it again for you.
Frame your OPT timeline as a low-risk trial period
Recruiters sometimes hesitate at visa complexity. Reframe it: OPT lets them evaluate your performance for up to three years before committing to H-1B sponsorship. That is a lower-risk hiring arrangement than immediately sponsoring a foreign national from abroad.
Build experience with incentive compensation management tools
Hands-on experience with ICM software like Xactly Incent, Anaplan, or CaptivateIQ makes you significantly more competitive. These platforms are widely used and hard to hire for, which gives OPT candidates with that experience real leverage in sponsorship conversations.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Compensation Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree falls under a STEM-designated CIP code, such as business analytics, management information systems, or applied statistics, you likely qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility, since the job itself does not determine STEM status.
Do employers typically sponsor H-1B for Sales Compensation Analyst roles?
Yes, particularly at mid-size and enterprise companies in tech, SaaS, insurance, and financial services. These firms run large commission-driven sales teams that require dedicated compensation infrastructure. The role is highly specialized, which makes sponsorship easier to justify internally. Searching Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for Sales Compensation Analyst positions at employers with active OPT and H-1B sponsorship history.
What work authorization documents does an employer need from me on day one?
You will need your Form I-20 endorsed for OPT, your EAD card showing your authorized employment start date and expiration, and your passport. For Form I-9 verification, the EAD alone satisfies both identity and work authorization requirements. Keep your I-20 accessible since your employer may request it periodically for compliance reviews.
Can I work as a Sales Compensation Analyst if my OPT authorization is still pending?
No. You cannot begin employment until your EAD card is physically in hand and your authorized start date has arrived. USCIS processing takes three to five months on average, so apply for OPT as early as 90 days before your program end date. Working before your EAD arrives violates your F-1 status and can permanently affect future visa eligibility.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my employer does a layoff or restructuring?
Your OPT status is tied to employment in a role related to your field of study, not to a specific employer. If you are laid off, you have a 90-day aggregate unemployment buffer during standard OPT, extended to 150 days during the STEM extension period. You can use that time to find a new qualifying position without losing your authorized status.
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