Sr. Sales Compensation Analyst

Senior Sales Compensation Analyst

We're looking for a Senior Sales Compensation Analyst to join our Revenue Operations team. As a senior individual contributor, you will serve as a hands-on operator, subject matter expert, and strategic partner to our sales organization — owning end-to-end compensation administration while independently shaping the compensation programs and operational frameworks that drive Gusto's growth.

This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of Sales, Finance, and Revenue Operations. You'll bring deep expertise in sales compensation administration, advanced analytical capabilities, and a track record of building scalable programs that are fair, accurate, and motivating. You'll operate with a high degree of autonomy alongside the Head of Sales Compensation — driving plan administration, contributing to plan design for assigned segments, and setting the operational and analytical standard for the team. You'll leverage AI tools to push the boundaries of what our team can deliver.

The Sales Compensation team at Gusto sits within the Revenue Operations organization and serves as the backbone of how Gusto's sales force is motivated, rewarded, and aligned to company growth. We are a small, high-impact team with outsized visibility — our work touches every quota-carrying role across the company and directly influences how Gusto attracts, retains, and drives performance from top sales talent.

Here's what you'll do day-to-day:

• Own sales compensation administration for assigned teams — execute accurate, on-time commission calculations, payment processing, crediting, draws, clawbacks, and dispute resolution each pay cycle; Serve as the team's Xactly platform owner and subject matter expert, defining configuration standards, driving platform decisions, and maintaining data integrity across plan setup, participant management, and workflow automation
• Own monthly reporting & analytics for assigned segments — deliver attainment summaries and payout forecasts to Sales, Finance/Accounting, and Rev Ops; maintain KPI dashboards and perform ad hoc analysis on performance trends and budget adherence.
• Contribute to plan design for assigned segments — Support and, where designated, independently own compensation plan inputs for assigned sales segments, including rate validation, accelerator analysis, and rules of engagement; build financial models and scenario analyses that inform quota-setting and plan design decisions; connect compensation mechanics to broader outcomes across Finance, HR, and Sales Strategy
• Define and improve processes and compliance — document and continuously improve comp processes; maintain adherence to internal compliance standards and accounting rules; ensure role changes, new hires, and terminations are reflected accurately across Xactly and downstream systems
• Lead assigned cross-functional initiatives - Drive projects spanning Sales, Finance, HR, and Rev Ops; use data and structured analysis to influence stakeholders and build alignment across functions
• Leverage AI to elevate comp operations — actively incorporate AI tools to automate repetitive tasks, accelerate reporting, and surface insights; partner with the Head of Sales Compensation to identify and scale AI-driven improvements across the team

Here's what we're looking for:

• 8+ years of hands-on sales compensation administration experience with demonstrated end-to-end ownership of commission processes in a high-growth environment
• Experience in full-cycle comp administration — calculations, crediting, draws, clawbacks, and dispute resolution.
• Xactly platform expertise - intermediate-to-advanced admin required (certification preferred); proven ability to own system configuration, data integrity, and workflow design; Salesforce and Tableau/Looker/Power BI proficiency; other ICM platforms a plus
• Advanced analytical skills - compensation modeling, scenario analysis, and reporting; solid understanding of quota-setting methodologies, GTM motions, and sales roles (AE, AM, SDR, overlay)
• Cross-functional influence — track record of leading initiatives and driving alignment across Sales, Finance, HR, and Operations without direct authority
• AI competency — actively uses AI tools to automate tasks, accelerate analysis, and improve accuracy with a habit of exploring and applying new tools practically
• Attributes — detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized; clear communicator who can simplify complex comp mechanics for reps, managers, and cross-functional partners
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Mathematics, or related field — or equivalent experience