Entry Level Compensation Analyst Jobs
New grad compensation analyst jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or coursework in compensation, HR analytics, or finance can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, with employers like TriNet, Medpace, and Safelite hiring at this level now.
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Top stateOhio
Top employerTriNet
Top cityBluffton, OH
Work type60% On-site
Top industryHealthcare
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Compensation Analyst
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Medpace
Compensation Analyst
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Compensation Analyst II
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University of Rochester
Compensation Analyst II
Brighton, New York
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Compensation Analyst
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Safelite
Compensation Analyst
Columbus, Ohio
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Compensation Analyst II - HR Shared Services
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CHRISTUS Health
Compensation Analyst II - HR Shared Services
Irving, Texas
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Class & Compensation Analyst (SPO/WFP #3640)
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State of New Mexico
Class & Compensation Analyst (SPO/WFP #3640)
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Compensation Analyst
Medpace·Cincinnati, Ohio
Job functions:
1+ yr exp.
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in management information systems
Full Time
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
Job Summary:
Purpose-Driven Work
Collaborative Culture
Continuous Growth & Development
Other Employee Benefits
Cincinnati Headquarters Experience
What to Expect Next
The Compensation Analyst is a critical role at Medpace, responsible for supporting complex compensation projects and serving as a compensation representative for global leaders within HR and operations. You will be part of an agile team that works in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
Responsibilities :
- Participate in and analyze the results of both domestic and international salary surveys, as well as gather market intelligence to make recommendations regarding internal salary ranges, salary increases, bonus levels, benefits, and other total reward offerings;
- Administer global bonus, merit, promotion, evaluation, and other compensation administration processes;
- Manage requests from various management teams to modify the company career path structure;
- Maintain departmental databases and HR systems, including but not limited to employee record changes, career path specifications, and pay grade tables;
- Draft new and update existing job descriptions;
- Coordinate the creation and distribution of reward-based communications;
- Research local country laws and common practices related to employment, compensation, and benefits;
- Create and maintain HR dashboards in Microsoft Power BI;
- Create and communicate the results of ad-hoc HR report requests;
- Assist in compliance reviews and reporting to various functional areas across the company;
- Act as compensation advisor for hiring/management teams and HR;
- Support the review of global employee changes (new hires, rehires, transfers, etc.); and
- Assist global Compensations and Benefits department with other projects, as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, HR, Management Information Systems, or related field;
- 1+ years of work experience in Compensation, HR, Finance or Data Analytics preferred;
- Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
- Experience within PowerBI is preferred, but not required;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to take ownership and see tasks through completion with a high degree of detail and organization;
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization;
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential data; and
- Above average mathematical skills including the ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase l-lV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.
Why Medpace?:
When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.
Purpose-Driven Work
- Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence
Collaborative Culture
- Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
- Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable
Continuous Growth & Development
- Office based environment with on-site mentors
- Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
- Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
- Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
- An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly
Other Employee Benefits
- Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
- Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
- Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
- Company-sponsored social events and intramural sports
Cincinnati Headquarters Experience
- A modern corporate campus designed to support collaboration and productivity
- Multiple on-site dining options in the heart of Madison Square
- Free on-site parking
- Convenient access to on-site 24-7 fitness and wellness facilities
What to Expect Next
A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Medpace
Compensation Analyst
Cincinnati, Ohio
Added 1w ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
1+ yr exp.
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in management information systems
Full Time
Job Description
Job Summary:
Purpose-Driven Work
Collaborative Culture
Continuous Growth & Development
Other Employee Benefits
Cincinnati Headquarters Experience
What to Expect Next
The Compensation Analyst is a critical role at Medpace, responsible for supporting complex compensation projects and serving as a compensation representative for global leaders within HR and operations. You will be part of an agile team that works in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
Responsibilities :
- Participate in and analyze the results of both domestic and international salary surveys, as well as gather market intelligence to make recommendations regarding internal salary ranges, salary increases, bonus levels, benefits, and other total reward offerings;
- Administer global bonus, merit, promotion, evaluation, and other compensation administration processes;
- Manage requests from various management teams to modify the company career path structure;
- Maintain departmental databases and HR systems, including but not limited to employee record changes, career path specifications, and pay grade tables;
- Draft new and update existing job descriptions;
- Coordinate the creation and distribution of reward-based communications;
- Research local country laws and common practices related to employment, compensation, and benefits;
- Create and maintain HR dashboards in Microsoft Power BI;
- Create and communicate the results of ad-hoc HR report requests;
- Assist in compliance reviews and reporting to various functional areas across the company;
- Act as compensation advisor for hiring/management teams and HR;
- Support the review of global employee changes (new hires, rehires, transfers, etc.); and
- Assist global Compensations and Benefits department with other projects, as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, HR, Management Information Systems, or related field;
- 1+ years of work experience in Compensation, HR, Finance or Data Analytics preferred;
- Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
- Experience within PowerBI is preferred, but not required;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to take ownership and see tasks through completion with a high degree of detail and organization;
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization;
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential data; and
- Above average mathematical skills including the ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase l-lV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.
Why Medpace?:
When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.
Purpose-Driven Work
- Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence
Collaborative Culture
- Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
- Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable
Continuous Growth & Development
- Office based environment with on-site mentors
- Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
- Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
- Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
- An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly
Other Employee Benefits
- Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
- Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
- Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
- Company-sponsored social events and intramural sports
Cincinnati Headquarters Experience
- A modern corporate campus designed to support collaboration and productivity
- Multiple on-site dining options in the heart of Madison Square
- Free on-site parking
- Convenient access to on-site 24-7 fitness and wellness facilities
What to Expect Next
A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Entry Level Compensation Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level compensation analyst job?
Entry level compensation analyst roles typically look for candidates with a degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field, along with familiarity with Excel and basic data analysis. Internship experience in HR or compensation stands out, but a strong academic project, a relevant certification like the WorldatWork CCP foundation courses, or demonstrated skills in data interpretation can also give candidates a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level compensation analysts?
Companies hiring entry level compensation analysts right now include TriNet, Medpace, and Safelite, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large corporations with structured HR departments, healthcare systems, financial institutions, and mid-size firms building out their people operations teams.
Are there remote entry level compensation analyst jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid postings still make up a significant share of openings at this level. About 40% of entry level compensation analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates open to in-office work will find a broader range of options across more employers and locations.
Are these new grad compensation analyst jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior compensation analyst roles. A posting is new grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-ops in lieu of full-time history, or explicitly lists a degree as the primary qualification rather than years on the job. Candidates with coursework in compensation, HR, or data analysis are well positioned to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level compensation analysts?
Entry Level compensation analyst roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to have large, structured workforces that require regular benchmarking, pay equity analysis, and job evaluation work, creating steady demand for analysts at the entry level.