• Commissions Analyst

    Waystar (Atlanta, GA)


    ABOUT THIS POSITION

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Commissions Analyst to support the administration and analysis of variable compensation plans for our sales organization. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate calculation and payment of commissions, while serving as a subject matter expert in commissions processing and data-driven analysis.

    WHAT YOU'LL DO

    + Administer and process variable compensation payments for all eligible sales team members in accordance with plan policies.

    + Develop, manage, and maintain robust Excel models to calculate commissions accurately and efficiently.

    + Partner closely with Growth, Finance, and People teams to ensure proper interpretation and implementation of compensation plans.

    + Validate and audit data inputs from CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), ERP, and payroll systems to ensure data integrity.

    + Reconcile payments against targets, quota attainment, and performance metrics.

    + Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual commission reports and dashboards.

    + Analyze plan effectiveness and provide data-driven insights to improve plan design and administration.

    + Resolve commission inquiries and resolve discrepancies or issues raised by team members.

    + Assist with testing and implementation of compensation tools or system enhancements, if applicable.

    + Maintain accurate documentation of commission processes and controls.

    + Execute broader sales compensation plan administration and rollout as needed.

    WHAT YOU'LL NEED

    + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.

    + 2+ years of experience in a commission analyst, financial analyst, or sales operations role.

    + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data modeling.

    + Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

    + Experience working with CRM and payroll systems (Salesforce, Workday, SAP, etc.) is a plus.

    + Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

    + Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

    BONUS POINTS

    + Understanding of sales compensation strategy and design.

    + Knowledge of advanced analytics tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

    + Familiarity with SQL or other data querying tools.

    + Background in a healthcare or high-growth tech environment.

    ABOUT WAYSTAR

    Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.

     

    Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.

     

    Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.com or follow @Waystar (https://twitter.com/Waystar) on Twitter.

    WAYSTAR PERKS

    + Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)

    + Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)

    + We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays

    + Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)

    + Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access

    + Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support

    + 401(K) program with company match

    + Pet insurance

    + Employee resource groups

     

    Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

     

    This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

     

    **Job Category:** People Team/HR

    **Job Type:** Full time

    **Req ID:** R2591