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Compensation Analyst jobs are open across healthcare, financial services, technology, manufacturing, and consulting, at every level from entry-level analyst to senior and principal, with specializations in executive pay, equity administration, and job architecture. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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About Workato
Workato delivers enterprise infrastructure for the agentic era, redefining iPaaS and helping enterprises unify data, applications, processes, and AI into a single, governed platform. A leader in Enterprise MCP and trusted by 50% of the Fortune 500, Workato's cloud-native architecture connects every application, data source, and process to power real-time orchestration at scale. With enterprise-grade security and continuous innovation at its core, Workato provides the trusted foundation for organizations to automate with confidence and operationalize AI across the business.
Why join us?
Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company.
But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care. That's why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment along with a multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives.
If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!
Also, feel free to check out why:
- Business Insider named us an "enterprise startup to bet your career on"
- Forbes' Cloud 100 recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world
- Deloitte Tech Fast 500 ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North America
- Quartz ranked us the #1 best company for remote workers
Responsibilities
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Sales Compensation Analyst to join our expanding team. In this role, you will be involved in administering compensation for hires on variable compensation plans.
In this role, you will also be responsible to:
- Assist in the administration of compensation programs within current and future ICM tools and/or processes
- Develop and document compensation procedures to streamline processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Manage and understand all commission plans according to documented sales plans and ensure compensation is properly accounted for and settled in the appropriate timeframes
- Manage the accuracy of commission expense outputs as well as the reconciliations, adjustments, and commission modifications
- Ensure accuracy of data and inputs; both within an ICM tool and through any manual audit processes
- Support the sales team by resolving commission payment inquiries within a timely manner
- Maintain a deep understanding of future and existing tools, platforms, and source data (Salesforce, Snowflake)
- Develop commission communication materials, train members of sales and field operations departments regarding commission calculations and policy changes as appropriate
- Draft and maintain commission plans and statements
- Proactively identify issues and make recommendations for new programs and process improvements
- Conduct what-if scenarios and/or assumptions (when necessary) for commission expense calculations
- Communicate effectively, both written and orally, to satisfy commission requests with high understanding of inquiry resolution and our current processes
- Work in partnership with GTM Sales Compensation Manager in modeling, developing, and modifying sales commission plans and Rules of Engagement
- Analyze sales compensation performance and effectiveness
- Ad Hoc reporting requests supporting both Compensation and other team initiatives (ie turnover reporting, headcount reporting, diversity reporting etc.)
Requirements
Qualifications / Experience / Technical Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
- Experience in commission systems is required for this role (must be able to enter new hires, update existing employees, pull reports, update the commission system, and perform monthly audits). Experience with CaptivateIQ Admin is a plus, and ICM tool admin certification is highly preferred.
- Must have three to five years of Sales Compensation experience working with multifaceted, complex plans.
- Must have experience in hyper-growth environments and the ability to context-switch regularly.
- Experience with implementing and maintaining an ICM tool is preferred.
Soft Skills / Personal Characteristics
- Must possess strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of management.
- Ability to produce reports and analytical presentations with oversight from the hiring manager.
(REQ ID: 2843)
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About Workato
Workato delivers enterprise infrastructure for the agentic era, redefining iPaaS and helping enterprises unify data, applications, processes, and AI into a single, governed platform. A leader in Enterprise MCP and trusted by 50% of the Fortune 500, Workato's cloud-native architecture connects every application, data source, and process to power real-time orchestration at scale. With enterprise-grade security and continuous innovation at its core, Workato provides the trusted foundation for organizations to automate with confidence and operationalize AI across the business.
Why join us?
Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company.
But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care. That's why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment along with a multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives.
If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!
Also, feel free to check out why:
- Business Insider named us an "enterprise startup to bet your career on"
- Forbes' Cloud 100 recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world
- Deloitte Tech Fast 500 ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North America
- Quartz ranked us the #1 best company for remote workers
Responsibilities
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Sales Compensation Analyst to join our expanding team. In this role, you will be involved in administering compensation for hires on variable compensation plans.
In this role, you will also be responsible to:
- Assist in the administration of compensation programs within current and future ICM tools and/or processes
- Develop and document compensation procedures to streamline processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Manage and understand all commission plans according to documented sales plans and ensure compensation is properly accounted for and settled in the appropriate timeframes
- Manage the accuracy of commission expense outputs as well as the reconciliations, adjustments, and commission modifications
- Ensure accuracy of data and inputs; both within an ICM tool and through any manual audit processes
- Support the sales team by resolving commission payment inquiries within a timely manner
- Maintain a deep understanding of future and existing tools, platforms, and source data (Salesforce, Snowflake)
- Develop commission communication materials, train members of sales and field operations departments regarding commission calculations and policy changes as appropriate
- Draft and maintain commission plans and statements
- Proactively identify issues and make recommendations for new programs and process improvements
- Conduct what-if scenarios and/or assumptions (when necessary) for commission expense calculations
- Communicate effectively, both written and orally, to satisfy commission requests with high understanding of inquiry resolution and our current processes
- Work in partnership with GTM Sales Compensation Manager in modeling, developing, and modifying sales commission plans and Rules of Engagement
- Analyze sales compensation performance and effectiveness
- Ad Hoc reporting requests supporting both Compensation and other team initiatives (ie turnover reporting, headcount reporting, diversity reporting etc.)
Requirements
Qualifications / Experience / Technical Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
- Experience in commission systems is required for this role (must be able to enter new hires, update existing employees, pull reports, update the commission system, and perform monthly audits). Experience with CaptivateIQ Admin is a plus, and ICM tool admin certification is highly preferred.
- Must have three to five years of Sales Compensation experience working with multifaceted, complex plans.
- Must have experience in hyper-growth environments and the ability to context-switch regularly.
- Experience with implementing and maintaining an ICM tool is preferred.
Soft Skills / Personal Characteristics
- Must possess strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of management.
- Ability to produce reports and analytical presentations with oversight from the hiring manager.
(REQ ID: 2843)
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Whatnot13
- Alliant Insurance Services7
- Goldman Sachs6
- Harvey6
- USI Insurance Services6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software56
- Healthcare & Medical Services36
- Insurance34
- Investment & Asset Management21
- Manufacturing19
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compensation analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, business, or a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, lookups, and modeling
- Experience with compensation benchmarking surveys such as Radford or Mercer
- Knowledge of FLSA classifications and pay equity analysis methods
- Certified Compensation Professional designation preferred for senior roles
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle
Tips for Your Compensation Analyst Job Search
Quantify your comp benchmarking impact
Hiring managers want to see outputs, not just tools. On your resume, describe how many job families you benchmarked, how you reduced pay equity gaps, or how your survey participation improved data coverage for a specific function or region.
List survey vendors you have used
Compensation roles almost always ask about specific market data tools. Call out Radford, Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, or any other survey you have submitted to or pulled data from, and name the job families or industries each one covered.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists compensation analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by FLSA classification scope
Postings that mention FLSA audits or exempt or non-exempt classification signal broader scope than pure benchmarking roles. Target those if you have experience conducting duties tests, because that skill differentiates you from analysts who only run salary surveys.
Prepare a case study for your skills test
Most compensation interviews include a take-home exercise involving market pricing or pay band modeling in Excel. Practice building a clean, structured output with a summary tab, because interviewers evaluate your documentation and communication as much as your analysis.
Negotiate using job architecture evidence
When discussing your offer, reference the level and career band the role maps to and ask whether the offer lands at midpoint or below. Framing the conversation around internal equity signals you understand how compensation decisions are made, not just what you want.
Compensation Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most compensation analysts?
The companies hiring the most compensation analysts right now include Whatnot, Alliant Insurance Services, and Goldman Sachs, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is strongest in healthcare systems, large technology employers, and financial services firms with broad job architecture programs.
How many compensation analyst jobs are remote?
About 38% of compensation analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work is done in spreadsheets and HRIS platforms rather than on-site. Sub-areas like executive compensation analysis and equity plan administration tend to carry the highest share of remote-eligible postings.
How do you become a compensation analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, or a related field, then gain exposure to HR data through a generalist, recruiting coordinator, or HR operations role. Build proficiency in Excel and at least one HRIS platform, learn to read compensation survey reports, and pursue the Certified Compensation Professional credential once you have direct compensation experience to sit for the exam.
Can I get a compensation analyst job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level compensation analyst roles exist, and many employers hire candidates from HR coordinator, payroll, or finance analyst backgrounds. Focus your resume on any data analysis work, Excel modeling, or HRIS reporting you have done. Demonstrating that you can read a survey aging factor table or build a simple pay range structure moves you past candidates who list only general HR experience.
What does the compensation analyst interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager interview covering your benchmarking methodology and tool experience, and a technical exercise where you price jobs against market data or model pay bands in Excel. Final rounds often add a panel interview with HR business partners or a total rewards leader who will assess how you communicate compensation decisions to non-specialists.
Where can I find and apply to compensation analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to compensation analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find the roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the results on this page.
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